UPSC Prelims 2014 Q55: Indian Polity – Directive Principles Of State Policy
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
- (a) Preamble to the Constitution
- (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
- (c) Fundamental Duties
- (d) Ninth Schedule
Answer: (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation
Promotion of international peace and security
This is Article 51, a Directive Principle of State Policy.
| Article 51 says the State shall endeavour to | Detail |
|---|---|
| (a) | Promote international peace and security |
| (b) | Maintain just and honourable relations between nations |
| (c) | Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations |
| (d) | Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration |
Why not the others:
| Option | Its content |
|---|---|
| Preamble | Justice, liberty, equality, fraternity; nothing on international peace |
| Fundamental Duties | Duties of citizens under Article 51A |
| Ninth Schedule | Laws protected from judicial review |
Do not confuse Article 51 (a Directive Principle) with Article 51A (Fundamental Duties).
Answer: (b) Directive Principles of State Policy.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. The Preamble does not mention international peace and security.
- (b) CORRECT. It is in Article 51, a Directive Principle of State Policy.
- (c) Incorrect. Fundamental Duties are in Article 51A and do not include this.
- (d) Incorrect. The Ninth Schedule protects certain laws from challenge.
Key point
Article 51 (DPSP): promote international peace and security, respect international law, settle disputes by arbitration.
Remember
International peace = Article 51, Directive Principle.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Article 51 with Article 51A.
- Looking for it in the Preamble.
- Forgetting that it is a liberal-intellectual Directive Principle.
Exam tip
Article 51 = world peace (Directive). Article 51A = citizens' duties.
Sources
- Constitution of India — Article 51
- M. Laxmikanth — Indian Polity, chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy