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Relevance of Directive Principles in Economic Reforms

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Though non-justiciable, DPSPs guide states to secure a welfare-oriented economy—minimizing inequalities, ensuring fair distribution of resources, and protecting labor rights. Post-1991 liberalization saw big reforms, but Articles 38, 39, and 43 remain moral compasses for inclusive growth. Policies like MNREGA, land reforms, and progressive taxation are partially inspired by these principles. Courts sometimes interpret fundamental rights in harmony with DPSPs to uphold socio-economic entitlements (e.g., food security). Critics point out that market-centric policies can overshadow socialist goals. Still, integrating DPSPs into reform agendas helps maintain a balance between free-market efficiencies and the Constitution’s egalitarian aspirations.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is a provision related to the financial powers of the Parliament?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?