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Directive Principles of State Policy — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics

Directive Principles of State Policy revision notes for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Meaning and Purpose

  • Directive Principles are principles laid down by the Constitution for the government to keep in mind while making or executing laws.
  • They are given in Part IV of the Constitution of India.
  • The idea of Directive Principles was taken from the Irish Constitution.
2

Principles Relating to Economic Equality

  • These principles relate to the establishment of a socialist society.
  • The government should reduce inequalities in income so that wealth is not concentrated in the hands of a few people.
  • There should be no discrimination between men and women in education and employment.
3

Gandhian Principles and Social Equality

  • Gandhian Principles are also called Principles relating to social equality and educational uplift.
  • There should be compulsory and free education for all children up to the age of 14.
  • The state should end exploitation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward sections of society.
4

Law, Justice and Administration

  • The judiciary should be separated from the executive.
  • The judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts should be free from the influence of the executive wing of the government.
  • The institution of Panchayati Raj should be revived so that political and administrative power is decentralised.

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Key topics in Directive Principles of State Policy include Meaning and Purpose, Principles Relating to Economic Equality, Gandhian Principles and Social Equality, Law, Justice and Administration. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise Directive Principles of State Policy for Class 7 exams?
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