Directive Principles of State Policy

Question 1

what are directive principles

Answer 1

• certain guidelines to the central, state and local governments on looking after the welfare of people

Question 2

what is a welfare state?

Answer 2

a welfare state is a country or a place where its people are guaranteed a good standard of living, opportunities, employment and a fair distribution of wealth

Question 3

what are the 4 characteristics of a welfare state

Answer 3

• well being of its people the state’s responsibility
• every citizen enjoys social and economic justice
• there is equality of opportunity for all, esp. in terms of employment
• distribution of wealth is equitable

Question 4

where are the directive principles of state policy found

Answer 4

Part IV of the constitution

Question 5

what 4 sources did the Indian Constitution take inspiration/borrow principles from

Answer 5

• the Irish Constitution
• French Declaration of the Rights of Men and Citizens
• The Declaration of American Rights
• The Declaration of Human Rights (U.N Assembly)

Question 6

What are the three main parts of the Directive Principles?

Answer 6

• Principles promoting economic equality
• Gandhian Principles
• General Principles

Question 7

Give 4 examples of principles promoting economic equality

Answer 7

• equal distribution of wealth and resources among all classes
• providing public assistance to old, sick and disable citizens
• protecting children and youth from exploitation
• equal pay for work without any gender distinctions

Question 8

Give 4 examples of gandhian principles

Answer 8

• providing free and compulsory education for children upto age of 14
• prohibiting the consumption of alcohol and other drugs
• improving the health and nutrition of the people
• prohibiting slaughter of cows and other cattle

Question 9

Give 4 examples of General Principles

Answer 9

• promoting international peace and security
• providing free legal aid to the needy
• protecting and improving the environment
• protecting national monuments, places, and objects of national importance

Question 10

Where is the Right To Education Act 2009 found and what does it state?

Answer 10

• Article 21A of the Constitution
• it makes education compulsory for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years

Question 11

What are fundamental rights?

Answer 11

rights and privileges that every citizen enjoys and is entitled to

Question 12

What are the 6 fundamental rights?

Answer 12

• Right to freedom
• Right to freedom of religion
• Right against exploitation
• Cultural and Educational Rights
• Rights to constitutional remedies
• Right to Equality

Question 13

What are Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

Answer 13

• officially designated groups of people and are among the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups in India as mentioned in the Constitution

Question 14

What are Panchayats?

Answer 14

local self-governing bodies in villages or rural areas