Question

Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflect the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1918)?

1. Preamble

2. Directive Principles of State Policy

3. Fundamental Duties 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1, 2 and 3

The Correct Answer is 1, 2 and 3.

 

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed under UNGA resolution 217 A in Paris.
• It states that
  • All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
  • They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
• Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Right States that 
  • Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person.
• The Preamble of India also speaks about “EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity”. Hence 1 is Correct.
• Article 22 of UHDR asserts that economic, social and cultural rights are indispensable for human dignity and development of the human personality.
• Similar concepts are also present in the DPSP of Indian Constitution.
• Article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions duties.
• A similar concept that was inserted in the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 under Part IV-A of the Constitution (Article 51A).