Question

What is the difference between fundamental rights and Directive Principles of state policy?

Answer 1

The difference can be understood with following table:

Fundamental Rights.	Directive Principles of State Policy.
The Fundamental Rights guaranteed to Indian people are included in Part 3 of the Indian Constitution. Fundamental Rights are addressed in Articles 12-35 of the Indian Constitution.	Part 4 of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles. Articles 36-51 of the Indian Constitution contain these provisions.
Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution contribute to establish political democracy in the country.	The Directive Principles of State Policy help to develop Economic and Social Democracy.
Fundamental Rights promote the well-being of each and every individual.	Directive Principles are used to promote the well-being of the entire community.
Violations of Fundamental Rights are penalised under the law.	In contrast to violations of Fundamental Rights, violations of Directive Principles are not penalise