UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2017

Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

  1. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
  2. Participation of workers in management of industries
  3. Right to work, education and public assistance
  4. Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers

Answer

Correct Answer

Participation of workers in management of industries

Explanation

The 42nd Amendment (1976) added Article 43A providing for workers' participation in management of industries. Equal pay for equal work (Art 39), right to work/education (Art 41), and living wage (Art 43) were already part of the original DPSP.

Topics: 42nd amendment, constitution of india, directive principles of state policy, polity and governance