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)?
- Preamble
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — 1, 2 and 3
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) encompasses a wide range of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. Beyond Fundamental Rights, the Indian Constitution reflects UDHR principles in the Preamble (guaranteeing justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity), Directive Principles of State Policy (ensuring socio-economic rights and welfare), and Fundamental Duties (emphasizing individual responsibilities towards the community and society).
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: The Preamble embodies the ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, which are core principles of the UDHR.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The Directive Principles of State Policy aim at ensuring social and economic justice, right to work, education, and public assistance, mirroring the economic and social rights enshrined in the UDHR.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: The Fundamental Duties reflect the individual's responsibilities towards society and the community, consistent with Article 29 of the UDHR which emphasizes duties to the community.
📝 Short Notes: Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Indian Constitution
- UDHR (1948): Adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948, it is a milestone document proclaiming the inalienable rights of all human beings.
- Preamble Connection: The Preamble's commitment to justice (social, economic, political), liberty (of thought, expression, belief, faith, worship), equality (of status and opportunity), and fraternity reflects UDHR Articles 1-2 on dignity and equality.
- Directive Principles: Articles 38-51 incorporate socio-economic rights similar to UDHR Articles 22-27, including right to work, education, adequate standard of living, and social security.
- Fundamental Duties: Added by the 42nd Amendment (1976), Article 51A lists 11 duties that complement UDHR Article 29, which states that everyone has duties to the community.
- Holistic Approach: While Fundamental Rights (Part III) directly correspond to civil and political rights in UDHR, the Preamble, DPSPs, and Fundamental Duties together create a comprehensive human rights framework.
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