Q. Which of the following seeks to promote Social and Economic Democracy in India?

Fundamental Rights

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Fundamental Duties

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Directive Principles of State Policy

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Solution

The correct option is C
Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation:

Articles 36-51 under Part-IV of Indian Constitution deal with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). They are borrowed from the constitution of Ireland which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution.

They are an ‘instrument of instructions’ which are enumerated in Government of India Act, 1935.They seek to establish economic and social democracy in the country. DPSPs are ideals which are not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation.

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Consider the following statements:
1). Fundamental rights are negative in nature while Directive principles are positive.
2). Fundamental rights aim at establishing social and economic democracy while Directive principles aim at establishing political democracy.
3). Fundamental rights promote individualism while Directive principles promote communal interests.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Q. Prime motive of Fundamental Rights, mentioned in the Part III of the Indian Constitution is to promote social and economic democracy.

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?

Q. Which of the following statements is/are not indicative of the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
I. Directive Principles are aimed at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights are for protecting individuals from State encroachment.
II. Fundamental Rights are limitations on State action, while Directive Principles are positive instructions for the Government to work towards a just socio-economic order.
III. Fundamental Rights were included in the original Constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the First Amendment.
IV. Fundamental Rights are amendable, but Directive Principles cannot be amended.

Q. Q. Which of the following is correct about the relation between Fundamental Duties (FDs) and Directive Principles of State Policies (DPSPs)?

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