Correct option is A
- Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) in the Indian Constitution directs the state to ensure the right to work, the right to education, and the right to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and other conditions of undeserved want, within its economic capacity.
- It highlights the state's responsibility to strive towards a welfare state by addressing the fundamental socio-economic needs of its citizens.
Additional Information
- The Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable in nature, meaning they cannot be enforced by courts. However, they serve as guiding principles for the government in policymaking to establish a just society.
- Article 41 specifically emphasizes the importance of social security and economic welfare, playing a foundational role in the implementation of schemes like MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), which ensures employment as a right.
Other Options
- Article 44: Incorrect. Article 44 calls for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for citizens across India, promoting the idea of a common set of personal laws irrespective of religion.
- Article 43: Incorrect. Article 43 focuses on promoting cottage industries and securing a living wage and decent working conditions for workers.
- Article 42: Incorrect. Article 42 requires the state to ensure just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
