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The _________ which all governments are expected to follow while making and implementing policies and _____________ for the _____________ of the people are known as Directive Principles of State Policy.
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The guidelines which all governments are expected to follow while making and implementing policies and programmes for the welfare of the people are known as Directive Principles of State Policy. |
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The Directive principles contain a list of important and basic ______________ and ___________ rights which the framers of the Constitution wanted every Indian to enjoy. |
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| economic and social rights |
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The government is directed to promote __________ industries in villages and prohibit _______________ of cows and cattle according to the Gandhian prinicples. |
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cottage industries in villages, prohibit slaughter of cows and cattle |
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To establish economic equality in the country, the government is directed to ensure a ____________ and ___________ distribution of the ______________ and __________ of the country. |
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To establish economic equality in the country, the government is directed to ensure a fair and equal distribution of the wealth and material resources of the country. |
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The right to free and compulsory ____________ has been implemented by the serveral state governments.
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| What do you understand by the term Welfare State |
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A Welfare State is a country where citizens are guaranteed a healthy standard of living, equal opportunities, full employment and fair distribution. |
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| What do you understand by the term Directive Principles of State Policy? |
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The guidelines laid out in the Constitution which the central, state and local governments are expected to follow while making and implementing policies and programmes for the welfare of the people, are known as Directive Principles of State Policy. |
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| Mention the categories into which Directive Principles can be classified |
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Directive Principles can be broadly classified into three categories: - Principles promoting economic equality
- Gandhian Principles promoting economic and social development.
- General Principles
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| Compare and Contrast the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy |
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Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy have a common purpose, i.e. to protect the rights of the citizens and ensure the social,economic and political progress of the nation. However, there is one important difference between them. Fundamental rights are justiciable i.e. if people are deprived of their Fundamental Rights, they can go to the Court to seek protection and enforcement of their rights. Directive Principles on the other hand, are non justiciable, i.e. if you do not get a job or proper wages you cannot go to court to seek justice. |
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Briefly describe the efforts made by various governments to implement the Directive Principles of State Policy. |
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Efforts have been made by all governments to implement some of the Directive Principles of State Policy: - The right to free and compulsory education for all children between six to fourteen years has been established.
- Welfare schemes for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are being implemented by the Central and State Governments.
- A law has been passed guaranteeing equal pay for both men and women.
- Various employment schemes have been launched.
- Laws have been passed to distribute land among the poor landless farmers.
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True or False The framers of our Constitution had a dream of a Welfare State |
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True or False The Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy do not have the same purpose. |
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True or False A General Principle is the prevention of consumption of alcohol and other harmful drugs. |
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True or False If you are deprived of your Fundamental Rights, you can go to the High Court or the Supreme Court to seek protection and enforcement of your rights. |
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True or False India has achieved the goal of a Welfare State |
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| The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in ____________ of the Constitution. They are contained within Articles _______ to ______. |
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| State the Directive Principles with reference to the promotion of economic equality. |
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The Directive Principles for promotion of economic equality are: - There should be a fair and equal distribution of wealth and material resources of the country.
- The resources of the country should be used for the common good of all.
- There should be an adequate means of livelihood for all the citizens.
- It is important to ensure equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
- It is important to guarantee the right to work so that there is no unemployment problem in the country.
- There should be provisions for assistance for old, sick, disabled and unemployed.
- A living wage to every worker i.e. a wage which will enable a person to buy basic necessities should be guaranteed.
- It is important to ensure that every citizen enjoys a decent standard of living and leisure.
- The laws should protect children and youth against exploitation.
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| State the Directive Principles with reference to the Gandhian Prinicples |
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The Gandhian Principles which were incorporated in the Directive Principles are: - Provide free and compulsory education for all children upto the age of fourteen.
- Promote cottage industries in villages
- Prohibit slaughter of cows and cattle and modernize agriculture and animal husbandry.
- Promote the educations and economic interests of the weaker sections of the society.
- Improve the level of nutrition and general health of the people.
- Prevent consumption of liquor and other harmful drugs.
- Establish village panchayat.
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| State the Directive Principles with reference to the General Principles |
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The General Principles in the Directive Policy are: - Promote international peace and security
- Maintain just and honourable relations with other countries.
- Protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife.
- Protect national monuments, places and objects of national importance.
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| State the Directive Principles with reference to the development of vilages. |
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The Directive Principles with reference to the development of villages are: - Promote cottage industries in villages
- Establish village panchayats
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| State the Directive Principles with reference to health. |
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The Directive Principles with reference to health are: - Improve the level of nutrition and general health of the people
- Prevent consumption of liquor and harmful drugs.
- There should be provisions for assistance of the old and sick.
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| State the Directive Principles with reference to foreign policy. |
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The Directive Principles with reference to the foreign policy are: - Promote international peace and security
- Maintain just and honourable relations with other countries.
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