Question

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is mentioned in the _________.
A. Preamble to the Constitution.
B. Directive Principles of State Policy
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Ninth Schedule

Answer 1

Hint: The Article 51 of the Constitution of India provides for maintenance of world peace and security. It provides a ray of hope for saving the world from future disasters and catastrophes.

Complete Step by Step Answer: The provisions of the Article 51 also strive for promotion of respect for international law.
Though the article is described in the directive principles of state policy and cannot be said to be applied everywhere, the development of science and technology, communication and transport, expansion of international trade and commerce and increased interaction between the countries have made the world a global village. This has led to a need for new world orders which is possible by maintenance of law and peace as written in the article.
Looking at the given alternatives:
Option a- Preamble to the Constitution is an introduction of the constitution and it also describes the sources from which the document derives its meaning. Thus, this does represent the correct answer.
Option b- Directive Principles of State Policy set out the guidelines to be followed by the federal institutions for framing of rules and policies. Under this, there is Article 51 which directs the state (here India) to promote international peace and harmony while maintaining respectful and just relations between countries. This is the correct answer.
Option c- Fundamental Duties define the obligations to be followed by all citizens of India to uphold the spirit of patriotism and unity in India. These are set out in Part IV-A of the Constitution, concerning individuals and the nation. So, this is an incorrect option.
Option d- The Ninth schedule of the Indian constitution sets out certain central and state laws which cannot be challenged in judicial courts. Currently, there are two hundred and eighty-four such laws which are shielded from the courts. This is also the wrong answer.
Hence, option ‘B’ is correct.

Note: There are fifteen directive principles of state policy which lay out different guidelines to be followed for different social and economic conditions.