Directive Principles Of State Policy

Question 1

Directive Principles of State policy

Answer 1

The Directive principles are contained in part IV of the constitution. they aim at providing the social and economic base of a genuine democracy

Question 2

Socio-economic principles

Answer 2

They require the state :
To Provide adequate means of livelihood to all citizens.
Prevent concentration of wealth and means of production and ensure equitable distribution of wealth and material resources.
To secure Equal pay for equal work of all men as well as women.
To ensure a decent standard of living and leisure for all workers.
To Provide necessary opportunities and facilities to children and youth to prevent their exploitation.
to make efforts to secure the right to work, education, and public assistance in case of unemployment, sickness, old age etc.

Question 3

Gandhian principles

Answer 3

These are the embodiment of Gandhian program for reconstruction. these include:
The establishment of village panchayats to function as units of self governance
The Promotion of educational and economic interests of weaker section of society
The Promotion of cottage industries
Prohibition of intoxicating drugs and drinks
Prevention of slaughter of cows, calves and other milch cattle etc.

Question 4

Liberal principles

Answer 4

A Uniform civil code for the country
Free and compulsory education for all children upto age of 14
Separation of the judiciary and executive
Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry along scientific lines.