Directive Principles of State Policy Flashcards
The Directive Principles of State Policy find a place in ________ of the Constitution of India.
Part IV
From where did the farmers of the Constitution borrowed certain principals?
The framers of the Constitution borrowed certain principles from the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen (France 1789) Declaration of American Independence (America 1776) and the Constitution of Ireland.
According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar what are the Directive Principals?
According to Dr. B. R, Ambedkar, ‘the Directive Principles should be made on the basis of all legislative and executive action.’
State the three types of Directive Principals.
Principles promoting economic equality
Gandhian Principles
General Principles
Differentiate between the Directive Principals and Fundamental Rights.
These are guidelines and instructions to the state to help in framing and making of policies. DP
These are the rights and privileges that every citizen enjoys and is entitled to. FR
These are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by law. DP
These are justiciable, meaning that their infringement could be tackled in court. FR
These inform the citizens about the state’s economic and social objectives. DP
These inform the citizens that the state is accountable in protecting the civil liberties of every citizen. FR
State all the Principals Promoting Economic Equality.
Equal distribution of wealth and resources among all classes of the population
Providing adequate means of earning a livelihood
Equal pay for work, without any gender distinction
Ensure a decent standard of living, fair working conditions and opportunities for social and cultural activities.
Protecting the health of the working people
Workers participating and representing themselves in the management of factories through workers’ unions.
Provide for public assistance to the old, aged, sick and disabled citizens
Protect children and youth from exploitation
State all the Gandhian Principals.
Providing free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 14 years.
Prohibit the slaughter of cows and other cattle.
Setting up and promotion of cottage industries
Promote the needs for education among the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled tribes and other weaker sections of society
Help in maintaining the health and nutrition of the people.
Provide equal opportunities, wages and facilities to all individuals.
Prohibit the consumption of alcohol and other drugs
Establish village panchayats.
State all the General Principals.
Promote international peace and security
Maintain diplomatic and respectable relations with other countries.
Provide free legal aid for the needy
Protect and improve the environment
Protect national monuments, places and objects of national importance.
What hurdles or obstacles would one have to face while creating policies?
Since the Directive Principles are non-justiciable, enforcing them for the benefit of the state may pose a problem. They may not be considered a priority or some may take more importance than others.
