Question

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles are complementary to each other. Freedom and social justice go hand in hand; each is enriched by the other.

1. What is the purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy mentioned in Part IV of the Constitution of India? (1)
2. State any two fundamental freedoms as mentioned in Article 19. (1)
3. State any two differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. (2)

Answer 1

1. The Directive Principles of State Policy, given in Part IV of the Constitution, express the vision and ideals of the Indian Constitution for its people. They serve as guiding principles for the Government of India while framing policies.
2. Two Fundamental Freedoms guaranteed under Article 19 are:
   1. Freedom of speech and expression
   2. Freedom of movement
3. Two differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles are:
   1. Fundamental Rights are enforceable by law, whereas Directive Principles are not legally enforceable.
   2. Fundamental Rights safeguard citizens from undue interference by the state, while Directive Principles direct the state towards achieving social and economic welfare.