Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Part IV of the Constitution of India does NOT explicitly expect the State to secure:

Options:

no concentration of wealth and means of production

adequate means of livelihood

equal pay for equal work

maternity leave for employed women

Correct Answer:

maternity leave for employed women

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - maternity leave for employed women

Part IV of the Constitution of India (Article 36–51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). These principles aim at ensuring socio-economic justice to the people and establishing India as a Welfare State. The following are the part of DPSP:

  • Right to adequate means of livelihood for all citizens
  • Prevention of concentration of wealth and means of production
  • Equal pay for equal work for men and women

Maternity leave for employed women is not a part of DPSP.