Question

'Equal pay for equal work is prevention of concentration of wealth' is mentioned under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

• A. Article 44
• B. Article 40
• C. Article 38
• D. Article 39

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Article 39

The principle of "equal pay for equal work" and the prevention of the concentration of wealth are mentioned under Article 39 of the Indian Constitution, which falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy. Article 39 of the Constitution of India deals directly with the laws or policy concepts that the government must follow. There are six sub-clauses in Articles 39: All citizens, regardless of their gender, no matter men or women, have an equal right to basic means of subsistence. That resources and sovereignty of such materials and resources be allocated in that kind of way that the common aim is achieved. The economic model is implemented so that the accumulation of productive means and wealth does not harm the general welfare. The promotion of equal compensation for equal effort. Employees’ strength and health will not be misused or manipulated, whether men, women, or children. Furthermore, financial necessity or circumstance must not be used to justify engaging in an activity that is inappropriate for one’s age or strength. Children are provided with suitable chances to aid in their development in a free, healthy, and dignified way. Furthermore, children and adolescents must be protected against all forms of exploitation as well as material and moral desertion.