Polity 9 - DPSP Flashcards

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From were was the concept of DPSP borrowed?

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It was borrowed from the Irish who in turn borrowed it from the French .

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Which part of the constitution do the DPSP constitute?

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Part VI articles 36-51

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What did Dr. Bhim Rau Ambedkar refer to DPSP as?

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Novel features of the constitution

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What concept do these DPSP enshrine?

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Concept of Welfare state

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Who referred to them as conscience of the constitution?

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Granville Austin

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Dr Bhim Rau Ambedkar compared DPSP to

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‘Instrument of instructions’ that were issued by the British government to the governor generals and governors under the GOI act 1935.

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How are they important?

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Though they are non justiciable in nature, the SC has ruled many a times that while examining the credibility of any law,if the law seeks to enforce a DPSP then consider such a law to be reasonable.

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Article 36?

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Directs the state to secure and protect a social order that stands for the welfare of the people.

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Article 37

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DPSP are non justiciable but are fundamental to the governance of the country and the state has a duty of applying these principles while making laws

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9
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Which articles are considered to be Socialist Principles?

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38
39
39A
41
42
43
43A
47
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Article 38?

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Establish an order to secure social , political and economic justice and reduce inequalities among the people.

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Article 39

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State shall direct its policy towards securing equal access to

  1. Adequate means of livelihood
  2. Equitable distribution of material resources
  3. Prevention of concentration of wealth and means of production
  4. Equal pay for equal work
  5. Preservation of health of workers and children against forced abuse
  6. Opportunities for healthy development of children
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Article 39A

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Equal justice and free legal aid to the poor.

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Article 41

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Right to work, to education and to public assistance in case of unemployment ,old age,sickness and disablement.

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Article 42

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Provision of just and humane conditions for work and maternity relief

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Article 43

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To secure a living wage ,decent standard of living for all workers.

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Article 43a

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Participation of workers in the management of industries.

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Article 47

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To raise the level of nutrition and standard of living and improve public health

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Gandhian Principles

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1. Article 40:
To organize village panchayat a
2. Article 43
Promote cottage industries
3. Article 43B
Development of cooperative societies
4. Article 46
Promotion of educational and economic interests of SCs,STs and other weaker sections of the society
5. Article 47
Prohibition of intoxicants and drugs that are injurious to health
6. Article 48
Prohibit slaughter of cows,calves and other milch and draught animals.
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Liberal intellectual principles

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Article 44
Uniform civil code for all citizens
Article 45
Free and compulsory education to all children until they complete the age of 14 years
Article 48
To organize agriculture and animal husbandry
Article 48A
To protect the environment,safeguard forest and wildlife
Article 50
Separation of judiciary from executive
Article 51
Promote international peace and security
20
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What is meant by uniform civil code

A

Common family law applicable to all citizens of India irrespective of their religion and culture

21
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Which is the only state in India where the concept of common family law has been applied?

A

Got

22
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42nd constitutional amendment of 1976

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39A
39F
43A
48A

23
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44th constitutional amendment?

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38(2) to minimize inequalities in status,income,facilities and opportunities.

24
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What important change was brought about by the 86th CA of 2002

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The subject matter of article 45(free and compulsory education to all children until they complete the age of 14 years) has been made a fundamental right under article 21A.

25
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97th constitutional amendment?

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Development of cooperative societies

26
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List the DPSPs outside part IV

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Article 335
The claims of SCs and STs must be considered in public employment if they do not have adequate representation in the government

Article 350A
Imparting of primary education in mother tongue in linguistic minority areas

Article 351
Promoting Hindi

27
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Who observed that DPSP are like post dated cheques which are paid or honored at the convenience of the bank?

A

K T Shaw

28
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Who said “DPSP are like resolutions of new year day,which are conveniently forgotten the next day”?

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Naseeruddin Shah