UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2020

Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)? 1. Preamble 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

The Preamble (liberty, equality, fraternity, dignity) mirrors Articles 1-2 of the UDHR. DPSP reflect the socio-economic rights in UDHR Articles 22-27. Fundamental Duties reflect UDHR Article 29 on duties of the individual to the community. All three parts reflect its spirit.

Topics: constitution - features & philosophy, human rights & the constitution, polity & governance, universal declaration of human rights 1948 and the indian constitution