Part IV of the Constitution of India does NOT explicitly expect the State to secure:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. maternity leave for employed women.
- Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
- Provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court. Under various articles, they direct the state to:
- Under Article 39, Prevention of Concentration of Wealth and Means of Production
- Under Article 39A, To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
- Under Article 44, Secure for all citizens have a uniform civil code throughout the country.
- Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for a certain period before and after childbirth and to provide for maternity benefits and certain other benefits.