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Answer the following question:
What are “Directive Principles”? Why can Directive Principles not be ignored by a government even though they are not justiciable?
Solution
Directive Principles: The ‘Directive Principle of State Policy’ are ‘guidelines’ or ‘directives’ given by the Constitution to the central and state governments to adopt such policies to improve the condition of their countrymen. If these principles are followed, a welfare state which ensures justice, liberty, and equality can be established. The Directive Principles are not justiciable because we cannot take recourse to law for their implementation. They do have a moral sanction behind them but not a legal one. If the Fundamental Rights of a person are violated, he has a right to move the court. The Directive Principles have no legal remedies.
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Important Words: Directive Principles of State Policy
Fill in the blank:
Directive Principles are given in part ____ of the Constitution of India.
Match the contents of Column A with Column B:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Directive Principles | (a) should be given free and compulsory education. |
| 2. The judiciary | (b) should be common and uniform for all sections of society. |
| 3. Children up to the age of 14 | (c) are non-justiciable. |
| 4. The Code of conduct | (d) should be separated from the executive. |
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Instructions to the government | (a) Promotion Of justice |
| 2. Adequate means of livelihood for all citizens | (b) General Principles |
| 3. Establish village panchayats | (c) Directive Principles of State Policy |
| 4. Promote international peace and security | (d) Gandhian Principles |
| 5. Free legal aid to needy citizens | (e) Principles promoting economic equality |
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Principles-based on Mahatma Gandhi’s Ideals.
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