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Article 46 of the Indian Constitution primarily directs the State to:

  1. Provide free legal aid to all citizens
  2. Promote the educational and economic interests of weaker sections
  3. Abolish all reservations in public employment
  4. Ensure a uniform civil code

Answer:

Option B: Promote the educational and economic interests of weaker sections

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Promote the educational and economic interests of weaker sections”.

Article 46 mandates the State to promote educational and economic interests of weaker sections, particularly SCs and STs, and protect them from social injustice and exploitation.