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Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Understanding Directive Principles of State Policy
- DPSP are guidelines for the government to establish a welfare state.
- They are mentioned in Part IV of the Constitution (Articles 36–51).
- They are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced in court.
2
Classification of Directive Principles
- DPSP are classified into three categories: Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual.
- Socialist Principles focus on economic equality and workers' rights.
- Gandhian Principles emphasize village self-governance, cottage industries, and prohibition.
3
Implementation and Impact of DPSP
- Zamindari abolition and land reforms were done to ensure equitable land distribution.
- Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog) was set up for economic planning.
- Labour laws like Minimum Wages Act and Maternity Benefit Act protect workers.
4
Fundamental Duties
- Added by the 42nd Amendment Act (1976) on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
- Mentioned in Article 51A (Part IVA).
- There are 11 Fundamental Duties for citizens.
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Full NotesKey Concepts
These are guidelines for the governmentThe Directive Principles are classified intoWhile Fundamental Rights protect individual freedomsAdded by the 42nd Amendment
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