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Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) – Overview

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Outlined in Part IV (Articles 36–51), DPSPs are guidelines to the state in lawmaking and policy direction. They are non-justiciable but form the bedrock of India’s welfare state model. Derived from Ireland’s Constitution and Gandhian ideals, they encompass socio-economic justice, foreign policy, and administrative reforms. Courts often interpret them harmoniously with Fundamental Rights, shaping legislative priorities in areas like labor welfare, gender equality, and rural development. Although they lack direct enforceability, DPSPs influence policymaking at all levels, reflecting India’s aspiration to build an equitable and inclusive society.

Practice Questions

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में अंतिम निर्णय किसके द्वारा होता है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

भारतीय संसद की दो सदनों का नाम क्या है?

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया जाता है?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?