Directive Principle Of State Policy


 
 
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Directive Principle Of State Policy

Directive Principle of State Policy: The Constitution, under Article 36 to 51 (Part IV), lays down certain Directive Principles of State Policy, which though not justifiable, are 'fundamental in governance of the country', and it is the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. These lay down that the State shall strive to promote the welfare of people by securing and protecting a social order, in which justice - social, economic and political - shall form in all institutions of national life. The State shall direct its policy in such a manner as to secure the right of all men and women to an adequate means of livelihood, equal pay for equal work and within limits of its economic capacity and development, to make effective provision for securing the right to work, education and to public assistance in the event of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement or other cases of undeserved want. The State shall also endeavour to secure to workers a living wage, humane conditions of work, a decent standard of life, and full involvement of workers in management of industries.

In the economic sphere, the State is to direct its policy in such a manner as to secure distribution of Ownership and control of material resources cf community to sub-serve the common good, and to ensure that operation of economic system does not result in concentration of wealth and means of production to common detriment.

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Part IV of Constitution of India deals with which of the following ?           [SSC CGL 2017]

Right Option : D
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Which of the following article of the Indian Constitution related to protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance ?

Right Option : C
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Which of the following article of the Indian Constitution is related to Secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country ?

Right Option : A
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