Question 34 from UPSC CSE 2014 - Polity

Question

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

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Correct Option: B. Directive Principles of State Policy

Strategy: Look for phrases in the Constitution associated with global objectives. The explicit mention of 'promotion of international peace and security' is found in the Directive Principles, not in the Preamble, Fundamental Duties, or Ninth Schedule. Recognizing Article 51 as the source within the DPSP is key to answering correctly.

Key Info: **Article 51 and the Directive Principles**

Article 51, part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), instructs the state to promote international peace and security, foster respect for international law, and settle disputes through arbitration.

*   **The Preamble** articulates justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity but does not mention international peace.
*   **Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)** focus on citizens' responsibilities to the nation.
*   **The Ninth Schedule** protects laws from judicial review and is unrelated to international affairs.

The Directive Principles are fundamental in shaping state policy, though they are not legally enforceable.

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Option A: Preamble to the Constitution

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Option C: Fundamental Duties

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Option D: Ninth Schedule