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Indian Polity & Governance
Topic
Directive Principles of State
Policy
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Directive Principles of State Policy
Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV of the Indian
Constitution in Art.37-51. These are instructions/directions given to all
present and future governments in India-federal and state
governments to make policies and legislation incorporating these
principles.
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DPSPs and Socialism
DPSPs that are socialistically oriented are
Art. 38
Art. 39
Art. 41
Art. 42
Art. 43
Art. 45
Art. 46
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Gandhian Principles
Gandhian ideology are found in the DPSPs in the following Articles of
the Constitution
Art. 40( Panchayatraj)
Art. 43 (Village and cottage industries)
Art. 47 (prohibition)
Art. 48 (banning of cow slaughter)
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DPSPs and Social Integration
DPSPs contain instructions to the Government to eradicate these
social imbalances with public policy-
Protection and development of children (Art. 39 and 45)
Art. 42 (maternity relief)
Art. 44 (uniform civil code)
Art. 46 (welfare of weaker sections)
Art. 47 (improvement of health standards)
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International Relations
The state shall:
Promote international peace and security
Aim at the settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
Also aim at maintaining just and honourable relations with other
countries.
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Characteristics of DPSPs
Amplification of Preamble
Socio-economic justice
Guidelines for public policy
Non-justiciable
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2008
Q. Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating
drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Codes:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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2009
Q. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the
National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q. The Instrument of Instructions contained in the Government of India Act 1935
have been incorporated in
the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Extent of executive power of State
(d) Conduct of business of the Government of India
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2011
Q. India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to
them under me law?
1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.
2. Preferential allotment of land for getting up business.
3. Ramps in public buildings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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