Which of the following does not relate to the Fundamental Rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India ? 1. Free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6-14 years 2. Prohibition of trafficking in human beings and forced labour 3. Improvement of Public health and prohibition of intoxicating drinks 4. Promotion of the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, especially the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Select the correct answer using the code given below :

The question asks which statements do not relate to Fundamental Rights (Part III). Statement 1 is a Fundamental Right under Article 21A, added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, ensuring free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 [2]. Statement 2 is a Fundamental Right under Article 23, which prohibits human trafficking and forced labour [1]. Conversely, Statement 3 (improvement of public health and prohibition of intoxicating drinks) is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) under Article 47. Statement 4 (promotion of educational and economic interests of weaker sections, SCs, and STs) is also a DPSP under Article 46. While Article 45 previously addressed education, the 86th Amendment shifted elementary education to Part III, leaving early childhood care in the DPSP [3]. Therefore, statements 3 and 4 are not Fundamental Rights.

Sources

1. [1] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > p. 100
2. [2] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties IJl > p. 133
3. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > NEW DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES > p. 110