GS PrelimsPolityDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)2002
The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:
A
political democracy
B
social democracy
C
Gandhian democracy
D
social and economic democracy
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The Indian Constitution includes Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in Part IV.
2. While the Constitution aims to establish political democracy (enshrined primarily through Fundamental Rights, universal suffrage, responsible government etc.), the DPSP provide guidelines for the state to promote broader socio-economic justice.
3. The DPSP aim at realizing the high ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity outlined in the Preamble.
4. They direct the state to strive towards minimizing inequalities, ensuring adequate means of livelihood, fair distribution of wealth, humane conditions of work, etc., which are essential components of social and economic democracy (Option D).
5. While some principles reflect Gandhian ideals (Option C), the overall purpose is the establishment of a welfare state based on social and economic democracy.