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Question

"Equal Pay for Equal Work" has been ensured in the Indian Constitution as one of the:

  1. Fundamental Right
  2. Directive Principles of State Policy
  3. Fundamental Duties
  4. Economic Rights

Answer:

Option B: Directive Principles of State Policy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Directive Principles of State Policy”.

The Indian Constitution's Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) include the principle of "equal pay for equal work" for men and women in Article 39.