TERMINAL EXERCISES: 1. What do you mean by a welfare state? Why did the Constitution-makers decide that India would be a welfare state? 2. What is the purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy? 3. How are Directive Principles of State Policy different from Fundamental Rights? Explain. 4. What are Directive principles of State Policy which reflect Gandhian thought? 5. How have Directive Principles helped in promoting socio-economic development and equality? 6. India and Pakistan have recently had secretary level talks to discuss conventional and nuclear confidence building measures as a part of peace process between the two countries. to which directive principle of state is this related to and how? what means constitution
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#1 There were social inequalities and all the vulnerable sections of the society such as women, dalits, children were deprived of basic means of living. The Constitution makers were very much aware of the problems. That is why, they decided that India would be a welfare state.
#2 Directive Principles of State Policy aim to create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life. They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a welfare state.
#3 Fundamental Rights are justiciable as they can be enforced legally by the courts if there is a violation. Directive Principles are not justiciable as they cannot be enforced by the courts if there is a violation. ... These are the main differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
#4 They aim at achieving social and economic democracy for establishing a welfare state. Directive Principles are classified under the following categories: Gandhian, economic and socialistic, political and administrative, justice and legal, environmental, protection of monuments and peace and security.
#5 Directive principles are implemented for social justice by the way of Land reforms Act, Banking nationalization, fixation of minimum wages, welfare schemes for the weaker sections, Panchayati raj system, Equal remuneration act, environmental safeguards, compulsory education for children and etc.
#6 a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.