UPSC Prelims 2020 Question:

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)?

1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties
   
   

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Explanation:

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations.
  
  
• The Declaration provides for various rights which are reflected in the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Part III of the Constitution of India. It includes Right to Life, Freedom of movement, thought, expression, religion and conscience etc.
  
  

• The Preamble of the Constitution of India includes key elements such as liberty, equality, fraternity and justice which overlaps with the 1948 UDHR. So, point 1 is correct.
  
  
• UDHR also provides for socio-economic rights like the right to education. They are provided under the Part IV of the Constitution of India under Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).  So, point 2 is correct.
  
  
• UDHR provides for the duty of the individual to society. Its essence can be seen in the Fundamental Duties prescribed by the Constitution of India.  So, point 3 is correct.
  
  

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Fundamental rights