Question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution contains provision for "Promotion of Educational and Economic Interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Weaker Sections" ?
1. Article 44
2. Article 32
3. Article 45
4. Article 46

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Article 46

The correct answer is Article 46.

• Article 46: The State shall promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people particularly that of the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and other weaker sections
• Article 46 comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
• Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable in nature.
• Directive Principles of State Policy seek to establish economic and social democracy in the country.
• Article 46 is a part of the DPSP Gandhian Principles.

• Article 32 deals with the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'.
• Article 44 of the Indian constitution says that the State shall endeavor to secure for the citizen a Uniform Civil Code through the territory of India.
• Article 45 of the Indian constitution deals with the provision of early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.