IAS Prelims 2025 — Polity & Governance | Question 11

Authentic Classroom Explanation by IAS Monk


📍 The Question

Consider the following pairs:

Provision in the Constitution of IndiaStated under
I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the StateDirective Principles of State Policy
II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite cultureFundamental Duties
III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factoriesFundamental 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

PairStatus
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.

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