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The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution are primarily aimed at establishing:
A political democracy
A social and economic democracy
A religious state
A military-led administration
A social and economic democracy
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 36-51) to transform India into a welfare state. By mandating the state to secure socio-economic justice, they transcend political democracy to establish a society based on equity and welfare.
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 36-51) to transform India into a welfare state. By mandating the state to secure socio-economic justice, they transcend political democracy to establish a society based on equity and welfare.
Part IV of the Indian Constitution, inspired by the Irish Constitution (which itself borrowed it from the Spanish Constitution).
DPSP are non-justiciable in nature, meaning they are not enforceable by any court.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described DPSP as the 'Novel Features' of the Indian Constitution.
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added several new principles to the DPSP list.
Fundamental Rights aim at political democracy, whereas DPSP aim at social and economic democracy.
Article 38 is central to this objective, as it directs the State to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order characterized by justiceтАФsocial, economic, and political.
Unlike Fundamental Rights (Part III), which act as negative obligations on the state, DPSPs are positive obligations directing the state to achieve specific socio-economic goals.
Option A is incorrect because political democracy is primarily established through Fundamental Rights.
Option C and D are incorrect as the Indian Constitution explicitly mandates a secular republic and a democratic governance structure, contradicting religious or military-led models.
B is correct тАФ The Directive Principles of State Policy are designed to ensure social and economic justice, thereby establishing a social and economic democracy.
Always contrast DPSP with Fundamental Rights (Part III); while Fundamental Rights are justiciable (enforceable by courts), DPSP are non-justiciable, representing the 'conscience' of the constitution.