Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution is related with providing a living wage, conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life and full enjoyment of leisure and social and cultural opportunities by the state?​

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Article 43

• Article 43 of the Indian Constitution is related to the state's duty to provide a living wage, conditions of work that ensure a decent standard of life, and full enjoyment of leisure and social and cultural opportunities.

• This article falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy and emphasizes the welfare of workers. The state's objective is to ensure social justice and economic well-being for all citizens, particularly for workers and marginalized groups.

• Specifically, it mandates the state to work towards ensuring:

  • A living wage for workers.

  • Decent working conditions.

  • Opportunities for recreation and cultural development.

• Article 42: Deals with provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief for women workers but does not focus on leisure or social opportunities.

• Article 44: Refers to the Uniform Civil Code, which advocates for a common civil law for all citizens, irrespective of religion.

• Article 45: Deals with the provision of free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 14, and is focused on educational rights rather than working conditions or social welfare.