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Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What are the Directive Principles of State Policy?
What are the Directive Principles of State Policy?
What are the Directive Principles?
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Solution 1
In the Constitution, there are certain guidelines that the central, state, and local governments are expected to follow when making and implementing policies and programmes for the welfare of the people; these guidelines are known as the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Solution 2
Their main purpose is to guide the central and state governments in formulating laws and policies to reduce inequality, eliminate poverty, and promote the welfare of the people. The Directive Principles cover a wide range of issues, including:
- Social and economic welfare (e.g., ensuring adequate livelihood, equal pay for equal work)
- Gandhian principles (e.g., promotion of cottage industries, organisation of village panchayats)
- International peace and security
- Uniform Civil Code
- Environmental protection
- Promotion of education and public health
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