In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

Answer: (b) Directive Principles of State Policy

Article 51 in Part IV of the Constitution, which contains the Directive Principles of State Policy, directs the State to promote international peace and security. It is a directive to the State and is not part of the Preamble, the Fundamental Duties or the Ninth Schedule.

• ✗ (a) The Preamble speaks of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. It does not mention international peace and security.
• ✓ (b) Article 51 is headed 'Promotion of international peace and security'. It asks the State to promote international peace and security, maintain just and honourable relations between nations, foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
• ✗ (c) The Fundamental Duties in Article 51A are duties of citizens, such as respecting the Constitution and protecting the natural environment. They are not directions to the State on international relations.
• ✗ (d) The Ninth Schedule lists laws, mainly land reform laws, that were placed there to protect them from challenge on the ground of violating Fundamental Rights. It has no connection to international peace.

Remember · Article 51 (DPSP, Part IV) covers international peace and security. The State should promote peace, maintain just and honourable relations between nations, respect international law and treaties, and encourage arbitration.

📘 Read it in NCERT: Class 12 Politics in India since Independence, Ch 4 (practise this chapter)

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