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The Correct Answer is option 1.

Key PointsWelfare State:

• The welfare state is a concept of government in which the state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the economic and social well-being of its citizens.
• The government ensures the availability of a social security net which may include education, housing, sustenance, healthcare, etc.
•  The Indian Constitution declares the concept of the welfare state in the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). Hence option 1 is correct

Additional Information 

DPSP:

• Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of our State Policy (DPSP).
• DPSP constitutes a comprehensive socio-economic program for a modern democratic state.
• The idea of Directive Principles of State Policy has been taken from the Irish Republic.

Fundamental Rights:

• Part III of the Indian Constitution talks about Fundamental Rights.
• There are six categories of Fundamental Rights (FR) which are covered from Articles 12-35.
• Fundamental rights are the basic human rights enshrined in the Constitution of India which are guaranteed to all citizens.
• They are applied without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, etc. Significantly, fundamental rights are enforceable by the courts, subject to certain conditions.

Preamble:

• Preamble enshrines the ideals and philosophy of the constitution.
• The preamble gives an idea about the following : (1) the source of the constitution, (2) the nature of the Indian state (3) a statement of its objectives, and (4) the date of its adoption.

Seventh Schedule:

• The seventh schedule under Article 246 of the constitution deals with the division of powers between the union and the states.
• It contains three lists Union List, State List and Concurrent List.

The correct answer is Uniform civil code.

Key Points

• Article 44 Uniform civil code is not a Socialistic Principle.
• Uniform civil code is the liberal principle.

Additional Information

• Indian Constitution has not originally classified DPSPs but on the basis of their content and direction, they are usually classified into three types- 
• DPSP – Socialistic Principles
  • They are the principles that aim at providing social and economic justice and set the path towards the welfare state. Under various articles, they direct the state to:
  • Article 38 Promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order through justice—social, economic and political—and minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities
  • Article 39
    • Secure citizens: Right to adequate means of livelihood for all citizens
    • Equitable distribution of material resources of the community for the common good
    • Prevention of concentration of wealth and means of production
    • Equal pay for equal work for men and women
    • Preservation of the health and strength of workers and children against forcible abuse
    • Opportunities for the healthy development of children
  • Article 39A Promote equal justice and free legal aid to the poor
  • Article 41 In cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, secure citizens:
    •  Right to work
    • Right to education
    • Right to public assistance, 
  • Article 42 makes provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
  • Article 43 Secure a living wage, a decent standard of living and social and cultural opportunities for all workers.
  • Article 43A Take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
  • Article 47 Raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and improve public health.
• DPSP – Gandhian Principles
  • These principles are based on the Gandhian ideology used to represent the programme of reconstruction enunciated by Gandhi during the national movement. Under various articles, they direct the state to:
  • Article 40 Organise village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government
  • Article 43 Promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas
  • Article 43B Promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of cooperative societies
  • Article 46 Promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections of the society and to protect them from social injustice and exploitation
  • Article 47 Prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health.
  • Article 48 Prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught cattle and improve their breeds.
• DPSP – Liberal-Intellectual Principles
  •  These principles reflect the ideology of liberalism. Under various articles, they direct the state to:
  • Article 44 Secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country
  • Article 45 Provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years
  • Article 48 Organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines
  • Article 49 Protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance
  • Article 50 Separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State
  • Article 51
    • Promote international peace and security and maintain just and honourable relations between nations
    • Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations
    • Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration

The correct answer is Part IV of the Indian Constitution.

Key Points

• Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of our State Policy (DPSP).
• The DPSP is covered under Articles 36 to 51 of the Indian constitution.
• According to Article 39A, the State shall secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice, on a basis of equal opportunity, and shall, in particular, provide free legal aid, by suitable legislation or schemes or in any other way, to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities.
• The DPSP is borrowed from the Irish Constitution.

Additional Information

• Part V of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions related to the Union Government under articles 52 to 151.
• Part VI of the Indian Constitution deals with the provision related to the State Government under articles 152 to 237.
• Part VII of the Indian Constitution has been repealed by the 7th constitutional amendment act 1956. It was regarding Part B states which were princely states or group of princely states

The correct answer is Free and compulsory primary education.

Key Points

• Article 45 under Directive Principles of State Policy laid down the foundation stone of free and compulsory education in the country. The article states that “ the state shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years”. Article 45 recognizes the child’s right to get an education and directs the state:
• To make primary education compulsory and available to all;
• To encourage the development of different forms of secondary education, including general and vocational education, make them accessible and available to every child, and take appropriate measures such as the introduction of free education and offering financial assistance in case of need.
• Equality of educational opportunity can not be denied to anyone under Article 29(2) according to which admission cannot be refused to anyone on the basis of race, caste, the language in any institution maintained by the state or aided by the state.
• Also, the five articles - 15, 29(2), 15(3), 46 and 29(l) entrust the responsibility of equalization of educational opportunity in all parts of the country to the Government of India and to that end, to give special assistance to backward areas or states.
• It is therefore clear that the task of providing universal educational opportunity to all children of the country is the joint responsibility of the central government, state governments, and local bodies as well as voluntary organizations.
• The central government, in respect of primary education, has some important roles to play such as initiating researches and pilot projects in elementary education, providing financial assistance to states, acting as a coordinating agency between state and other international agencies, and sorting out the differences between various states, ensuring equitable distribution of resources and inequality of opportunities, etc. 

Hence, we conclude that  Article 45 under the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution, provides for ​Free and compulsory primary education.

The correct answer is option 3, i.e Directive Principle of State Policy.

Key Points

• Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP):
  • The DPSP is taken from the Irish Constitution.
  • The DPSP is very essential for the social, economical and political development of the country.
  • There are 16 DPSP in our constitution, i.e from articles 36 to 51.
  • The DPSP are non-justiciable in nature.
  • The Directive principle of state policy under article 40, gives details about the formation of Village Panchayat as a unit of self-government.
• Fundamental Rights:
  • The concept of a fundamental right is taken from the American constitution.
  • There are 6 fundamental rights in our constitution.
  • These are justiciable in nature, so one can approach the supreme court in case of violation of their fundamental rights directly.
• Fundamental Duties:
  • The fundamental duties are taken from the USSR constitution.
  • These are recommended after the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee.
  • There are 11 duties provided in the constitution, which citizens must follow as being responsible for the country.

The correct answer is the Protection of environment.

Key PointsProtection of the environment

• Article 51 A (g) of the Indian Constitution
  • “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures.”​
• The Directive principles under the Indian constitution are directed toward the ideals of building a welfare state. A healthy environment is also one of the elements of the welfare state.
• Article 48 (A) of the constitution says that
  • “the state shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the country's forests and wildlife”.
• The 42nd Amendment added this Article, 1976, and places an obligation on the State to protect the environment and wildlife.
• While not judicially enforceable, Article 48A may become enforceable under the ambit of the right to life under Article 21.
• Article 21
  • No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

The correct answer is Directive Principles of State Policy.

• A welfare state is a concept of government where the state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the economic and social welfare of its citizens.
• DPSPs promote the ideal of the welfare state by emphasizing the state to promote the welfare of people by providing them with basic facilities like shelter, food, and clothing.

Key Points

• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):
  • Articles 36-51 of Part-IV of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). 
  • They are borrowed from the constitution of Ireland. 
  • They act as directives to the government to create any law.
  • They act as the ‘instrument of instructions’.

Additional Information

• Preamble:
  • The preamble can be referred to as the preface of the constitution as it highlights the entire constitution.
  • The preamble is the soul of the constitution as it is the part of the constitution.
  • Preamble acts as an interpreter of the constitution.
  • Whenever a question of doubt arises in the interpretation of the constitution then the matter is decided in the light of preamble.
• Fundamental Rights:
  • Articles 12-35 of Part - III of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights.
  • Fundamental rights are enforceable in the court of law.
  • The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of powers and functions between Union & States.

The correct answer is Article 44.

Key Points

•  A Uniform Civil Code is a code that involves a common set of laws governing subjects like marriage, divorce, succession, and adoption for all Indians, rather than allowing different personal laws for people of different faiths.
• The aim of such uniformity is meant to be ensuring equality and justice for women in particular, who are often denied their rights in marriage, divorce and inheritance under patriarchal personal laws.
• Article 44 of the Constitution lies within Part IV of the document that is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
• The text of the article says that "The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India."
• The Directive Principles of State Policy constitute Part IV(Article 36-51) of the Indian Constitution. These Principles are fundamental in order to govern any country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. 
• The DPSP,s cannot be enforced by any court.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Part IV.

Key Points

• Part IV of the Indian constitution is related to the Directive Principles of State Policy. 
• Directive Principles of State Policy(Article 36 to 51): 
  • Dr B.R. Ambedkar who is the father of the constitution said that the Directive Principles of State Policy is a ‘novel feature’ of our Constitution.
  • It was classified into three major segments.that are Gandhian, Socialistic, & liberal intellectual.
  • DPSP were basically introduced to establish a ‘welfare state’ in India.
  • Its vision was to promote the idea of economic & social democracy. 

Additional Information

• Part IV A - Deals with Fundamental duties. 
• Part V - Deals with duties & functions of the Prime minister, President, Vice President, etc. 
• Part VI - Deals with duties & functions of Governor, State legislature, High court, etc.

The correct answer is Formation of Gram Panchayats.

Key Points

• Article 40 of the Constitution which states one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. 
• The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies.

Additional Information

• Some of the important article related to the Directive Principle of State Policy are
  • Article 38: To Promote the welfare of people by securing social order permeated by justice-social, economic and political -to minimize inequalities in income status, facilities, and opportunities.
  • Article 40: Organisation of village Panchayat.
  • Article 41: To secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people.
  • Article 44: Uniform Civil code for the Citizen.
  • Article 46: Promotion of economic interests of Scheduled caste, Scheduled Tribe, and other sections.
  • Article 50: Separation of Judiciary from Executive.
  • Article 51: Promotion of international peace and secure it. 

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points

• According to article 39 (c) of the Directive Principles of the Indian Constitution, the operation of the economic system should not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment. Hence the concentration of wealth infringes Directive Principles of State Policy. Hence, Option 2 is correct.

Important Points Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):

• Articles 36-51 under Part-IV of the Indian Constitution deal with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
• The source of the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) borrowed this idea from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution.
• The provisions contained in this Part cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
• While most of the Fundamental Rights are negative obligations on the state, DPSPs are positive obligations on the state, though not enforceable in a court of law.
• Dr. B R Ambedkar described these principles as ‘novel features’ of the Indian Constitution.
• These principles aim at ensuring socio-economic justice for the people and establishing India as a Welfare State.

The correct answer is Irish.

Key Points

• The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
• The constituent assembly took 2 years 11 months and 18 days to frame the constitution of India.
• The constitution of India was adopted by the constituent assembly on 26th November 1949.
• The constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950.
• India borrowed many features from different countries while preparing its constitution.
• Suspension of fundamental rights during emergencies was borrowed from the Weimar Republic of Germany.
• Amendment to the constitution is adopted from South Africa.
• The important features borrowed from the Republic of Ireland are:
  • Presidential election.
  • Nomination of the members to the Rajya sabha.
  • Directive principle of state policy.

Additional Information

• The framers of the constitution borrowed this idea from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution.
• The Directive Principles of State Policy are mentioned in Part IV of the constitution from Articles 36 to 51.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described these principles as 'novel features' of the Indian Constitution.
• The Directive Principles along with the Fundamental Rights contain the philosophy of the constitution and are the soul of the Constitution.

The correct answer is Part IV of the Indian Constitution.

Key Points

• Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of our State Policy (DPSP).
• The DPSP is covered under Articles 36 to 51 of the Indian constitution.
• According to Article 39A, the State shall secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice, on a basis of equal opportunity, and shall, in particular, provide free legal aid, by suitable legislation or schemes or in any other way, to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities.
• The DPSP is borrowed from the Irish Constitution.

Additional Information

• Part V of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions related to the Union Government under articles 52 to 151.
• Part VI of the Indian Constitution deals with the provision related to the State Government under articles 152 to 237.
• Part VII of the Indian Constitution has been repealed by the 7th constitutional amendment act 1956. It was regarding Part B states which were princely states or group of princely states

The correct answer is Article 47.,Key Points

• Article 47 states that it is the duty of the state to improve public health and provide medical aid to all citizens.
• Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 2018 which aims to provide health insurance coverage to vulnerable families and individuals.
• It is a nationwide public health insurance program designed to give low-income citizens of the nation free access to health insurance coverage. Approximately 50% of the population is eligible for this program.
• For individuals in need of specialized care or hospitalization, it offers free secondary and tertiary healthcare.

Additional Information

• Article 45:
  • State shall endeavor to provide free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of 14 years.
  • This clause demonstrates a dedication to guaranteeing that all children in India have access to a basic education and to the universalization of elementary education.
• Article 46:
  •  State shall promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of society.
  • In particular, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are among the weaker segments of the population whose educational and economic interests the State will give particular attention to.
• Article 48:
  • State shall endeavor to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines.
  • State shall take steps for preserving and improving the breeds, and prohibiting the slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught cattle.