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What are Directive Principles of State Policy?

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Guidelines for the framing of laws by the government in India.

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True or False: Directive Principles are legally enforceable.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The Directive Principles are enshrined in Part ___ of the Indian Constitution.

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IV

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Which article of the Indian Constitution states that the state shall strive to promote the welfare of the people?

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Article 38

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What is the primary aim of Directive Principles?

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To establish social and economic democracy.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principle? A) Right to work B) Right to education C) Right to property

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C) Right to property

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What do Directive Principles promote in terms of social justice?

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They promote the distribution of wealth and resources.

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True or False: The Directive Principles are meant to be implemented by the government.

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True

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Which article provides for the right to an adequate means of livelihood for all citizens?

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Article 39

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What is the significance of Article 45 in the Directive Principles?

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It mandates the provision of early childhood care and education.

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Fill in the blank: The Directive Principles are intended to be ____ in nature.

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Directive

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Multiple Choice: Which Directive Principle relates to the organization of village panchayats? A) Article 40 B) Article 41 C) Article 42

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A) Article 40

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What is the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?

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They are complementary to each other.

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True or False: The state is required to follow the Directive Principles in all circumstances.

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False

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Which article emphasizes the promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

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Article 46

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What is the aim of Article 41 in the Directive Principles?

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To provide the right to work, education, and public assistance.

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Fill in the blank: Article 39(b) directs the state to distribute wealth and resources to ____ the common good.

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subserve

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Multiple Choice: Which article mandates that the state shall secure a living wage for workers? A) Article 43 B) Article 44 C) Article 45

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A) Article 43

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What does Article 47 emphasize in the context of public health?

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The duty of the state to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living.

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True or False: The Directive Principles are meant to be implemented immediately.

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False

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What is the purpose of Article 48 regarding animal husbandry?

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To organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines.

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Fill in the blank: The Directive Principles aim to establish a ____ society.

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welfare

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Which article suggests that the state shall endeavor to secure for all workers a living wage?

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Article 43

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Multiple Choice: Which Directive Principle focuses on the promotion of educational and economic interests of minorities? A) Article 29 B) Article 30 C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
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What is the significance of the Directive Principles in the context of governance?
They guide the state in policy-making and law creation.
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7 differences between FR and DPSP
+ve No legal sanction but.political and moral Non justiciiable Legislative action to enact it Preserve community right Economic,social democracy Not the sole basis of declaring any law void.
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Article 51
Promotion of international peace and security.
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Article 50
Separation of judiciary from executive.
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Art 49
Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance
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Art 48A
Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life.
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Art 48
Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry.
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Art 47
Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health.
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Art 46
Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections.
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Art 45
Provision for free and compulsory education for children.
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Art 44
Uniform civil code for the citizens.
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Art 43A
Participation of workers in management of industries.
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Art 43
Living wage, etc., for workers.
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Art 42
Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
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Art 41
Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases.
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Art 40
Organisation of village panchayats.
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Art 39A
Equal justice and free legal aid.
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Art 39
Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State.
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Art 38
State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people.
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Art 37
Application of the principles contained in this Part.
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Art 36
The state= art12
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to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement;
Art 51A(j)
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51A k
*[(k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.
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51A - a, b,c,b,d
(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; (b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; (c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; (d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
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Fundamental duties was not in the original constitution
Yes, 42nd CAA introduced them
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51A -h
h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
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51A -i
(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
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51A - j
(j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement;
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51A- e
(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
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Which committe recommended fd
Saeean singh committe 1976
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Criticism of FD
Not exhaustive Non justiciiable Not easily comprehendible To be written after part 3
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143
Advisory role Pre constitution - must But no binding
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131
Original appellate of SC
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124-147
Supreme court
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138
Enlargement of powers by parliament
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139
SC can issue writs
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