Multiple choice

The right to ______ is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

  1. equal wages for equal work

  2. equality

  3. free and compulsory education up to the age of eighteen

  4. participate in the management
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) include 'equal pay for equal work' (Article 39(d)) and various participation rights. However, 'free and compulsory education up to the age of eighteen' is NOT a DPSP provision. Originally, Article 45 under DPSP provided for free education up to age 14. Later, Article 21A made education a Fundamental Right for ages 6-14 (not 18). Therefore, Option C is correct because this specific provision is NOT accurately stated in the DPSP.

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