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Q7 (IAS/2015) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties › Directive Principles framework Official Key

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy : 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both statements are correct.

The Directive Principles are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy.[1] The Directive Principles of State Policy represent the essence of the social and economic vision that the framers of the Constitution had for India.[2] This validates Statement 1.

Regarding Statement 2, unlike the Fundamental Rights, the directives are non-justiciable in nature, that is, they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation.[1] Therefore, the government (Central, state and local) cannot be compelled to implement them.[3]

They are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution[1] and the Constitution (Article 37) itself says that these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.[3] However, they impose a moral obligation on the state authorities for their application, but the real force behind them is political, that is, public opinion.[4]

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  1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
  2. [2] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 10: The Constitution of India — An Introduction > LET'S REMEMBER > p. 220
  3. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > FEATURES OF THE DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES > p. 109
  4. [4] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > SANCTION BEHIND DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES > p. 111
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Do the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India spell out socio-economic democracy in India?
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Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
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“a IDirective Principles of State Policy According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Directive Princ iples of State Policy is a 'novel feature' of the Indian Constitution. They are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution. They ca n be classified into three broad categoriessocia listic, Gandhian and liberal-intell ectual. The Directive Principles are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy. They seek to establish a 'welfare state' in India. However, unlike the Fundamental Rights, the directives are 11011 justiciable in nature, that is, they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states the Directive Principles are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy.
  • Says they seek to establish a 'welfare state', directly linking DPSPs to socio-economic objectives.
  • Contrasts DPSPs with Fundamental Rights by noting their non‑justiciable/advisory character, clarifying their policy orientation.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY > p. 180
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“It has been held that the fundamental rights and the directive principles are the two wheels of the chariot as an aid to make social and economic democracy true.​18. Role of Judiciary in Harmonising the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy. It is significant to note that among several Articles enshrined under Part IV of the Indian Constitution, Article 45 had been given much importance, as education is the basic necessity of the democracy and if the people are denied their right to education, then democracy will be paralyzed; and it was, therefore, emphasised that the”
Why this source?
  • States that Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles are the two wheels to make social and economic democracy true — directly affirming DPSPs' role.
  • Highlights specific Directive Principles (e.g., Article 45 on education) as vital to realizing democratic ends.
Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 10: The Constitution of India — An Introduction > LET'S REMEMBER > p. 220
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“The Constitution addresses these points comprehensively. It clearly defines the roles, functions, responsibilities, and accountability measures for each organ of government. The electoral system has been laid down to ensure that every eligible citizen of the country is enabled to vote. Other core aspects of the Constitution are the Fundamental Duties, Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy. The infographic (Fig. 10.14) provides us with examples of a few of the Fundamental Duties and Rights (which are listed in full in the beginning of all NCERT textbooks). The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP, as they are popularly called) represent the essence of the social and economic vision that the framers of the Constitution had for India.”
Why this source?
  • Describes the Directive Principles as representing the essence of the social and economic vision of the Constitution's framers.
  • Frames DPSPs as the constitutional articulation of socio‑economic aims the state should pursue.
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