Q. Which of the following are the features of Directive Principles of State Policy in India?
1. The goals and objectives which should be adopted by a society.
2. Certain rights apart from Fundamental Rights which should be enjoyed by individuals.
3. Certain instructions to avoid conflict between the Centre and states.
4. Certain policies which should be adopted by government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct.
DPSPs contain the goals and objectives that we as a society should adopt. For example, article 38 to provide minimum inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities, Article 39 A- to provide equal justice and to provide free legal aid to poor etc.
Statement 2 is correct.
DPSPs contain certain rights apart from Fundamental Rights which should be enjoyed by individuals. For example, Article 39 states that the State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing adequate mans of livelihood, equal pay for equal work for both men and women, prevention of concentration of wealth etc.
Statement 3 is incorrect.
DPSP does not contain as such provisions to avoid conflict between the Centre and states. Instead, DPSPs provisions can lead to sometimes the conflict between the Centre and states. For example, when Centre gives direction to state to implement some principles, but in case of non-compliance, it can dismiss the state government and thus leading to conflict.
Statement 4 is correct.
DPSPs contain certain policies which should be adopted by government for example, policies to promote cottage industries, to promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs and other weaker sections of society
