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Which part of the Indian Constitution describes the 'Directive Principles of State Policy'?
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part IV
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are contained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, spanning Articles 36 to 51. These principles are non-justiciable in nature but serve as fundamental guidelines for governance and law-making in India.
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are contained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, spanning Articles 36 to 51. These principles are non-justiciable in nature but serve as fundamental guidelines for governance and law-making in India.
DPSP were borrowed from the Irish Constitution, which in turn had copied them from the Spanish Constitution.
DPSP aim to establish a 'Welfare State' rather than a 'Police State'.
Article 37 explicitly declares that these principles are not enforceable by any court.
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new directive principles to the original list.
Part II (Articles 5-11) deals with Citizenship.
Part III (Articles 12-35) covers Fundamental Rights, which are justiciable.
Part V (Articles 52-151) defines the Union Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary.
B.R. Ambedkar described DPSP as the 'Novel Features' of the Indian Constitution.
C is correct тАФ Part IV of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy from Articles 36 to 51.
Always contrast DPSP (Part IV) with Fundamental Rights (Part III); while Rights are justiciable and limit state power, DPSP are non-justiciable and direct the state to take positive action for social and economic welfare.