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Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) – Overview

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Outlined in Part IV (Articles 36–51), DPSPs are guidelines to the state in lawmaking and policy direction. They are non-justiciable but form the bedrock of India’s welfare state model. Derived from Ireland’s Constitution and Gandhian ideals, they encompass socio-economic justice, foreign policy, and administrative reforms. Courts often interpret them harmoniously with Fundamental Rights, shaping legislative priorities in areas like labor welfare, gender equality, and rural development. Although they lack direct enforceability, DPSPs influence policymaking at all levels, reflecting India’s aspiration to build an equitable and inclusive society.

Practice Questions

किस संविधान संशोधन में "सौम्य" शब्द की जगह "विनम्र" शब्द का उपयोग किया गया?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

What is the minimum age for a person to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में अंतिम निर्णय किसके द्वारा होता है?

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?