polity medium true/false

Article 39 of the Constitution directs the State to secure equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 39(d) is a socialist principle directing the State to secure 'equal pay for equal work for both men and women'. This has been reinforced by judicial decisions (Randhir Singh case, 1982) and statutory provisions like the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.

Topic DPSP - Socialist Principles
Exam Relevance Gender justice question important for all government exams

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