IAS Prelims 2025 — Polity & Governance | Question 11
Authentic Classroom Explanation by IAS Monk
📍 The Question
Consider the following pairs:
| Provision in the Constitution of India | Stated under |
|---|---|
| I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture | Fundamental Duties |
| III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories | Fundamental Rights |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None
✅ Correct Answer: (c) All the three
🎯 Theme of the Question
Indian Polity
Constitutional Provisions
Fundamental Rights | Directive Principles | Fundamental Duties
This is a straightforward constitutional mapping question, testing clarity on Parts of the Constitution rather than interpretation.
🧠 Classroom Explanation
Let us verify each pair strictly with constitutional articles.
🔹 Pair I ✅
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State
📌 Constitutional Location:
- Article 50
- Part IV — Directive Principles of State Policy
📌 Purpose:
- Ensures independence of the judiciary
- Prevents executive interference in judicial functions
✔️ Pair I is correctly matched.
🔹 Pair II ✅
Valuing and preserving the rich heritage of our composite culture
📌 Constitutional Location:
- Article 51A(f)
- Part IVA — Fundamental Duties
📌 Nature:
- Moral–civic obligation of citizens
- Reflects India’s pluralistic and cultural ethos
✔️ Pair II is correctly matched.
🔹 Pair III ✅
Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories
📌 Constitutional Location:
- Article 24
- Part III — Fundamental Rights
📌 Scope:
- Prohibits child labour in:
- Factories
- Mines
- Other hazardous employments
✔️ Pair III is correctly matched.
📊 Final Assessment
| Pair | Status |
|---|---|
| I. Judiciary–Executive separation | ✅ Correct |
| II. Composite culture | ✅ Correct |
| III. Child labour prohibition | ✅ Correct |
👉 Correct answer: (c) All the three
🧩 Prelims Memory Grid
- Article 24 → Child labour → Fundamental Rights
- Article 50 → Judicial independence → DPSP
- Article 51A(f) → Composite culture → Fundamental Duties
🧠 One-Line Memory Hook
“Rights protect, Duties preserve, Principles guide.”
🧭 IAS Monk Whisper
The Constitution speaks in different voices—but never contradicts itself.
