Consider the following statements:

1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
2. The Constitution of India does not define the term ‘backward classes’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

• Article 39(d) of the Constitution (DPSP) explicitly encourages equal pay for equal work for men and women.

Statement 2 is correct

• The Constitution does not define ‘backward classes and their identification is left to the State.

Answer: (b) 2 only