UPSC Prelims 2017·GS1·polity-and-governance·constitution

Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

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  1. AEqual pay for equal work for both men and women
  2. BParticipation of workers in the management of industriesCorrect
  3. CRight to work, education and public assistance
  4. DSecuring living wage and human conditions of work to workers

Explanation

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, often called the 'Mini-Constitution', introduced several significant changes to the Indian Constitution, including the addition of new Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs). Among these additions was Article 43A, which mandates the State to take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.

Other options: 'Equal pay for equal work for both men and women' (Article 39(d)) and 'Right to work, education and public assistance' (Article 41) were part of the original Directive Principles. 'Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers' is covered under Article 43, also part of the original DPSP.

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