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Q55 (CDS-II/2009) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties › Directive Principles framework Answer Verified

Which one of the following is not a correct description of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D
Explanation

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are non-justiciable, meaning they are not legally enforceable by courts [c1][c3]. They carry a political and moral sanction rather than a legal one, as their implementation depends on the political will and electoral accountability of the government [t5]. Article 37 explicitly states that while they are not enforceable, they are fundamental in the governance of the country and serve as a declaration of objectives for state legislation and policy-making [c2][t2]. However, the DPSP do not 'promise' equal income for all; instead, Article 39(d) directs the state to ensure 'equal pay for equal work' and Article 38(2) mandates the state to 'minimize inequalities in income' [t2]. Furthermore, while they promote a welfare state, there is no absolute constitutional promise of free healthcare for all Indians within the DPSP framework, making option 4 the incorrect description.

Sources

  1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > SANCTION BEHIND DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES > p. 111
  2. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > FEATURES OF THE DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES > p. 108
  3. [3] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY > p. 179
  4. [4] https://www.mea.gov.in/images/pdf1/part4.pdf
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