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Question 6Identify the statements about Fundamental Rights which are correct.P : They are provided in Part III of the Constitution.Q : They are a certain kind of restriction on the State.R : Their aim is to establish a Welfare State.S : They provide a measure to judge a government’s performance.P and QP and SR and SQ and R

Accepted Answer

P and Q

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Question 7Which of the following measures reflect the implementation of Directive Principles by the government?Untouchability made a punishable offenceThe Right to Education ActReservations for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)All of the above

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All of the above

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Question 8Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana : Housing :: Ayushman Bharat : ...............EmploymentHealthInsuranceNone of the above.

Accepted Answer

Health

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Question 3When the Directive Principles are not enforceable by law courts, why have they been incorporated in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Directive Principles are not enforceable by law courts, still they are very important. This importance stems from following:Directive Principles are in the nature of a pledge made by the framers of the Constitution to the people of India. They provide a framework, political, social and economic programme for a modern democratic State.The Directive Principles give guidelines to the governments to make laws and draft their policies, according to these fundamental principles. They provide an element of permanence in a democracy.They provide a measure to judge a government's performance.They enlighten and educate the people of what they can expect from the politicians whom they vote to power.They provide a direction to Courts in respect of safeguarding the rights of the citizens.

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Question 4What happens in case of any conflict between the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights? Give reason to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

In case of any conflict between the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights, the former shall prevail. This is because the welfare of the people as a whole is of paramount importance over that of an individual.

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Question 5Name any one measure taken by the Government towards implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Accepted Answer

'The Right to Education' Act is one of the measures taken by the Government towards implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy.The Right to Education Act has made it mandatory for every child between the ages of 6-14 to be provided free education in all government and government aided schools. The Act also requires all private schools to reserve 25% of seats for the children belonging to economically weaker sections of the society as a part of the public-private partnership plan.

Question 7

Question 1There are differences of opinion regarding the significance of both the Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights. In this context explain the following:(a) State any three differences between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.(b) How do the Directive Principles complement Fundamental Rights?(c) What is the importance of Directive Principles?

Accepted Answer

(a) Three differences between Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights are:Sl. No.Directive PrinciplesFundamental Rights1Directive Principles are provided in Part-IV of the constitution.Fundamental Rights are provided in Part-III of the constitution.2Directive Principles are not justiciable or enforceable by any court of law.Fundamental Rights are justiciable. The citizens can seek protection from a High Court or Supreme Court in case of infringement.3Directive Principles are meant for the government to create certain privileges for the citizensFundamental Rights are privileges in existence for the citizens to enjoy.(b) Although the Directive Principles are not justiciable like Fundamental Rights but they are necessary for creating an atmosphere where Fundamental Rights can be enjoyed. The Directive Principles give guidelines to the Government to make laws and draft their policies in accordance to the welfare of people. They provide a direction to the Courts in respect of safeguarding the rights of the citizens. Thus we can say that the Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights complement each other.(c) The importance of the Directive Principles are following:Directive Principles are in the nature of a pledge made by the framers of the Constitution to the people of India. They provide a framework, political, social and economic programme for a modern democratic State.The Directive Principles give guidelines to the governments to make laws and draft their policies, according to these fundamental principles. They provide an element of permanence in a democracy.They provide a measure to judge a government's performance.They enlighten and educate the people of what they can expect from the politicians whom they vote to power.They provide a direction to Courts in respect of safeguarding the rights of the citizens.The Directive Principles direct the government to move towards the goal of a Welfare State. They reflect the ideas of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity mentioned in the Preamble.Since public opinion backs the Directive Principles, the goal of establishing social and economic order is clearly laid out before the government.The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 provides that if a law is made to give effect to any of the Directive Principles it will not be declared unconstitutional even if it takes away any of the rights under Articles 14, 19 and 31.

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Question 2Suppose you are made the minister for Social Welfare. What measures would you initiate for the welfare of weaker sections of the society?

Accepted Answer

Weaker section of society in India in ordinary sense refers to the section of population who are socially, economically, politically and educationally backward than the other section. They suffer due to their backwardness. Our constitution has many provisions for welfare of weaker sections in Indian society. The Directive principles provide us guideline for drafting policies for them.If I would have been made Minister of Social Welfare, I would have given emphasis on their education because education is the ultimate tool that can help them to uplift their conditions. They should be aware about their rights. My priorities for their upliftment would have been:Providing them with healthcare and education facilities.Self employment schemes for them in order to make them self dependent.Provisions for vocational training of men and women.Eradicating corruption as it will help to realization of all the policies made for the people.

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