Consider the following pairs :

Provision in the Constitution of India	Stated under
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State	The Directive Principles of the State Policy
Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture	The Fundamental Duties
Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories	The Fundamental Rights

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None

The correct answer is (c) All the three.

All three pairs are correctly matched to their respective parts of the Constitution of India.

I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive: This is correctly matched. This is a specific goal laid out in Article 50, which is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV).
II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture: This is correctly matched. This is a direct quote from Article 51A(f), which is one of the Fundamental Duties (Part IV-A).
III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories: This is correctly matched. This is a core provision of the Right against Exploitation, found in Article 24 of the Fundamental Rights (Part III).

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This question tests your knowledge of the different “parts” of the Indian Constitution and their general purpose.

Fundamental Rights (Part III, Articles 12-35): These are the basic human rights guaranteed to all citizens. They are considered fundamental to the development of the individual. They are justiciable, meaning a citizen can go to court (Supreme Court under Article 32) if their rights are violated. Article 24 (Pair III) is a classic example of a right that protects the most vulnerable.
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) (Part IV, Articles 36-51): These are the “directives” or guidelines for the government to follow when making laws and policies. They represent the economic, social, and political goals of the nation. Unlike Fundamental Rights, DPSPs are non-justiciable, meaning you cannot sue the government for not implementing them. Article 50 (Pair I) is a key directive for ensuring judicial independence.
Fundamental Duties (Part IV-A, Article 51A): This part was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976. It lists the moral and civic obligations of citizens to their country. Like DPSPs, the duties are non-justiciable, but they serve as a reminder to citizens that rights and duties are correlative. Article 51A(f) (Pair II) is a duty aimed at preserving India’s cultural diversity.