Directive Principles Of State Policy

Question 1

What are Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)?

Answer 1

Guidelines in Part IV (Articles 36–51) for the State to ensure social and economic justice; non-justiciable.

Question 2

Which foreign constitution inspired the DPSP in India?

Answer 2

Irish Constitution (which adopted it from Spain).

Question 3

Are DPSPs enforceable in court?

Answer 3

No, they are non-justiciable but fundamental to governance.

Question 4

What did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar say about DPSPs?

Answer 4

They are like the instrument of instructions to the government.

Question 5

What are the three classifications of DPSP?

Answer 5

Socialistic, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual Principles.

Question 6

What does Article 38 promote?

Answer 6

A social order based on justice, equality, and liberty.

Question 7

What are key directives under Article 39?

Answer 7

Adequate livelihood, equal pay for equal work, and no concentration of wealth.

Question 8

What does Article 39A ensure?

Answer 8

Free legal aid for the poor.

Question 9

What is the purpose of Article 41?

Answer 9

Right to work, education, and public assistance.

Question 10

What does Article 42 ensure?

Answer 10

Humane work conditions and maternity relief.

Question 11

What does Article 43 recommend?

Answer 11

Living wage and decent standard of life for workers.

Question 12

What does Article 43A promote?

Answer 12

Workers’ participation in management.

Question 13

What does Article 47 mandate?

Answer 13

Improvement of nutrition and public health.

Question 14

Which scheme is an example of Article 41 in action?

Answer 14

MGNREGA (2005) – ensures right to work.

Question 15

What does Article 40 aim to establish?

Answer 15

Gram Panchayats for self-governance.

Question 16

What does Article 43B promote?

Answer 16

Cooperative societies.

Question 17

What does Article 46 promote?

Answer 17

Educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and OBCs.

Question 18

What does Article 47 prohibit (besides promoting health)?

Answer 18

Intoxicating drinks and drugs.

Question 19

What does Article 48 focus on in the Gandhian principles?

Answer 19

Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry.

Question 20

What amendment implemented Article 40?

Answer 20

73rd Amendment Act (1992) – Panchayati Raj.

Question 21

What does Article 44 propose?

Answer 21

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for all citizens.

Question 22

What does Article 45 aim for?

Answer 22

Free and compulsory early childhood care and education.

Question 23

What does Article 48 (Liberal) promote?

Answer 23

Modern scientific agriculture.

Question 24

What is Article 48A about?

Answer 24

Protection of environment and forests.

Question 25

What does Article 49 protect?

Answer 25

Monuments and heritage sites.

Question 26

What is the goal of Article 50?

Answer 26

Separation of Judiciary from the Executive.

Question 27

What is the objective of Article 51?

Answer 27

Promotion of international peace and security.

Question 28

Which case ruled that DPSPs and FRs must be harmonized?

Answer 28

Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973).

Question 29

Which law implements Article 39A?

Answer 29

Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

Question 30

Which law implements Article 43B?

Answer 30

Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.

Question 31

Which law implements Article 48A?

Answer 31

Environmental Protection Act, 1986.

Question 32

Are DPSPs binding on the government?

Answer 32

No, but they are considered fundamental in governance and policy-making.

Question 33

What are the three key takeaways of DPSPs?

Answer 33

Ensure justice, non-justiciable, and require balance with Fundamental Rights.