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A State Government in India enacts a law requiring employers in factories to provide equal pay to men and women for work of equal value. A challenger argues that the State cannot be compelled to follow social policy goals. Which constitutional provision most directly supports the equal pay objective as a Directive Principle?

Article 39(d) is correct. It is a Directive Principle that directs the State to secure equal pay for equal work for men and women. Article 14 is a Fundamental Right, while Articles 21A and 32 deal with education and remedies respectively.

  1. AArticle 39(d) of the ConstitutionCorrect
  2. BArticle 14 as a Directive Principle
  3. CArticle 21A on education
  4. DArticle 32 on constitutional remedies

Explanation

Article 39(d) directs the State to secure equal pay for equal work for both men and women. Article 14 is a Fundamental Right, not a Directive Principle. Article 21A concerns education and Article 32 concerns remedies, so neither addresses equal pay.

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