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Which of the following are stated as Directive Principles of State Policy by Article 51 of the Const itution of India ? The State shall endeavor to 1. promote international peace and security. 2. maintain just and honorable relations between nations. 3. encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Explanation
Article 51 of the Constitution of India, located within Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy), outlines the state's objectives regarding international relations. According to the constitutional text, the State shall endeavour to: (a) promote international peace and security; (b) maintain just and honourable relations between nations; (c) foster respect for international law and treaty obligations; and (d) encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration [t1][t2]. All three statements provided in the question—promoting peace and security, maintaining just relations, and encouraging arbitration—are explicitly mentioned as sub-clauses of Article 51 [c1][t4]. These principles serve as the constitutional foundation for India's foreign policy, emphasizing a commitment to global order and peaceful dispute resolution [t8]. Therefore, all three points are correct components of the Directive Principles under Article 51.
Sources
- [1] https://www.mea.gov.in/images/pdf1/part4.pdf
- [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 88: Foreign Policy > D I Promotion of World Peace > p. 608