The question asks to identify the part of the Indian Constitution that contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). This requires knowledge of the structure and contents of the Constitution of India.
B) Part IV of the Constitution of India contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). These principles are guidelines for the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. They are enshrined in Articles 36 to 51.
The question asks about the specific articles in the Indian Constitution that contain the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). This requires knowledge of the structure and parts of the Indian Constitution.
B) Articles 36 to 51
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are indeed enumerated in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, covering Articles 36 to 51. These principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and are meant to guide the state in making laws and policies for the welfare of the people.
A) Articles 51A to 51B — Article 51A deals with Fundamental Duties, which were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. There is no Article 51B. This range does not cover the DPSP.
C) Articles 12 to 35 — This range of articles (Articles 12 to 35) constitutes Part III of the Indian Constitution, which deals with Fundamental Rights. Fundamental Rights are distinct from Directive Principles of State Policy.
D) Articles 52 to 78 — This range of articles (Articles 52 to 78) constitutes Part V, Chapter I of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the Union Executive, specifically the President and Vice-President. This is unrelated to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
The question asks about the origin of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution. This is a factual question related to the sources of the Indian Constitution, a common topic in Indian polity for competitive exams.
Correct Option: A) The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 36-51). This concept was borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland (Irish Free State). The framers of the Indian Constitution were influenced by the 'Directive Principles of Social Policy' in the Irish Constitution of 1937.
The question asks for Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's specific description of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution. This requires knowledge of his views on the DPSP as documented in constitutional debates and scholarly works.
Correct Option: A) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar indeed described the Directive Principles of State Policy as 'novel features' of the Indian Constitution. He also explicitly stated that they were intended as 'instruments of instructions' to the government, guiding the state in making laws and policies for the welfare of the people.
The question asks about the definition provided in Article 36 of the Indian Constitution. This article is strategically placed just before Part IV, which deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy. Understanding the context of this placement is key to identifying what term it defines.
Correct Option: C) 'State', for the purposes of Part IV
Article 36 explicitly defines the term 'State' for the application of the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV). It states that the definition of 'State' shall be the same as that given in Part III (Article 12), unless the context otherwise requires.
The question asks about the nature of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) as defined by Article 37 of the Indian Constitution. To answer this, we need to recall the specific provisions of Article 37 regarding the enforceability and importance of DPSPs.
Correct Option: A) Not enforceable by any court, but nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country