Which of the following pairs is/are INCORRECTLY matched?

A. Separation of Executive from the Judiciary – Article 50

B. Organisation of the village panchayats and endow them with powers – Article 40

C. Promote justice, on a basis of equal opportunity, and to provide free legal aid to the poor – Article 39A

D. Organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines – Article 45

Key Points

• Article 50 deals with the Separation of Executive from the Judiciary.
• Article 40 pertains to the Organisation of village panchayats and endows them with powers.
• Article 39A promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity and provides free legal aid to the poor.
• Article 45 originally dealt with the provision for free and compulsory education for children. However, it was amended, and the provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years was added.
• Therefore, the statement "Organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines" does not belong to Article 45, making it incorrect.

Additional Information

• The directive to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines is actually found in Article 48 of the Constitution of India.
• The directive principles of state policy aim to create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life.
• They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a welfare state.
• While these principles are non-justiciable, they are fundamental in the governance of the country and it is the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.