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Directive Principles of State Policy

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What are the Directive Principles of State Policy?

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The Directive Principles of State Policy are principles laid down by the Indian Constitution for the government to keep in mind while making or executing laws. They guide the state in building a fair

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Where are the Directive Principles given in the Constitution?

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They are given in Part IV of the Constitution of India. They form an important part of the Constitution's guidance for the government.

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What is meant by non-justiciable?

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Non-justiciable means not legally enforceable by courts. Directive Principles are non-justiciable, so people cannot go to court to demand that they be followed in the same way as Fundamental Rights.

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Why were Directive Principles added to the Constitution?

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They were added to guide the government in removing inequalities, reducing economic disparities, and providing equal opportunities. Their aim is to help create a welfare state.

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What is a welfare state?

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A welfare state is a system in which the government takes care of the welfare of citizens. It tries to ensure maximum benefit to the maximum number of people.

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Which constitution gave the idea of Directive Principles?

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The idea of Directive Principles was taken from the Irish Constitution.

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Which rights inspired the Constitution makers while framing the Indian Constitution?

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The Constitution makers were inspired by the Rights mentioned in the US Constitution and France's Declaration of the Rights of Man.

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How are Directive Principles different from Fundamental Rights?

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Directive Principles are guidelines for the government and are not enforceable by courts. Fundamental Rights are meant for citizens and give them a claim from the state. If a Fundamental Right is viol

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