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Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What are the Directive Principles of State Policy?
What are Directive Principles of State Policy?
What are the Directive Principles?
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Solution 1
In the Constitution there are certain guidelines which the central, state and local governments are expected to follow while making and implementing policies and programmes for the welfare of the people; these guidelines are known as Directive Principles of State Policy.
Solution 2
Their main purpose is to guide the central and state governments in making laws and policies that aim 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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