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Anil asks which Part of the Constitution contains the Directive Principles that guide labour welfare, such as securing just and humane conditions of work and a living wage. Which is correct?

Labour welfare directions such as just and humane conditions of work (Article 42) and a living wage (Article 43) are in Part IV, the Directive Principles of State Policy. They guide State policy and are not directly enforceable, unlike Fundamental Rights in Part III.

  1. APart III, enforceable as Fundamental Rights
  2. BPart IV, as Directive Principles of State Policy, including Articles 42 and 43Correct
  3. CPart IV-A, as Fundamental Duties
  4. DPart XI, as Union-State relations

Explanation

Just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief are in Article 42, and a living wage and decent standard of life for workers in Article 43, both within Part IV (Directive Principles). They guide the State but are not directly enforceable in court. Part III contains Fundamental Rights, so the first option is wrong.

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