Question

With reference to the Indian Constitution, answer the following questions:
(a)
Define 'Welfare State'.
(b)
State any three differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive
Principles of State Policy.
(c)
Explain the importance of 'Single Citizenship’and Universal Adult Franchise'as
important features of the Constitution.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a)A welfare state is a concept of government in which the state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of economic and social well-being of its citizens. It is based on the principles of equality of opportunity and equitable distribution of wealth.

b)Difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. Fundamental Rights are justifiable and enforceable rights while directive principles are non -justifiable and cannot override fundamental rights. Fundamental rights provide political rights whereas social and economic rights are provided through DPSP.

Principles of State Policy -These lay down that the State shall strive to promote the welfare of people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order, in which justice-social, economic and political-shall form in all institutions of national life.

c) The constitution introduces universal adult franchise and accords the right to vote to all citizens above 18 years of age without discrimination. However it makes reservation of seats for Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes to provide them adequate representation.

important features of Indian constitution-

• The lengthiest Constitution in the world.
• Parliamentary form of Government.
• Unique blend of rigidity and flexibility.
• Fundamental Rights.
• Directive Principles of State policy (DPSP).

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