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Which of the following Constitutional provisions is a Directive Principle of State Policy relevant to labour welfare, and so not directly enforceable by courts?

Article 43 is the Directive Principle, directing the State to secure a living wage and decent conditions of work. Being in Part IV, it is not directly enforceable by courts, whereas Articles 23, 24 and 19(1)(c) are Fundamental Rights that courts can enforce.

  1. AArticle 23, prohibiting forced labour
  2. BArticle 24, prohibiting employment of children in hazardous work
  3. CArticle 43, securing a living wage and decent conditions of work for workersCorrect
  4. DArticle 19(1)(c), the right to form associations or unions

Explanation

Article 43 in Part IV directs the State to secure a living wage and humane work conditions; Directive Principles are not directly enforceable. Articles 23, 24 and 19(1)(c) are Fundamental Rights enforceable through courts.

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