DPSP

Question 1

Where is DPSP mentioned in the constitution

Answer 1

Part IV - article 36-51

Question 2

DPSP was influenced by what

Answer 2

Irish constitution
Gandhian philosophy of gramSwaraj and social reconstruction
Fabian socialism

Question 3

Vision of DPSP

Answer 3

Vision to secure positive right- social economic rights, distributive and social justice, social reconstruction

Question 4

What a directive principles of state policy

Answer 4

Directive principles of state policy denotes the ideals that the state should keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws.

These are the constitutional instructions or recommendations to the state in legislative executive and administrative matters

Question 5

Directive principles of state policy is justifiable

Answer 5

No DPSP non justifiable in nature that is they are not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation. Therefore, the government Central state or local cannot be compelled to implement them.

Question 6

The 42nd amendment act 1976 added four new DPSP to the original list what are they

Answer 6

1. To secure opportunities for healthy development of children (Article 39).
2. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A).
3. To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Ar-ticle 43 A).
4. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life (Article 48 A).

Question 7

The 44th amendment act of 1978 added one more directive principle what is it?

Answer 7

Article 38- it requires the state to minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities

Question 8

The 86th amendment act of 2002, did some changes in the directive principles what is it?

Answer 8

Changed the subject matter of article 45 and made elementary education a fundamental right under article 21. A.

The amended directive requires the state to provide early childhood care and education for all children untill they Complete the age of six years.

Question 9

The 97th amendment act of 2011 edit in new directive principle

Answer 9

Article 43 B

Requires the state to promote voluntary formation , autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of cooperative societies