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Questions
Mention the Directive Principle which aims at the protection of Environment in the Country.
Explain the following:
Directive Principles in respect of Protection of Environment.
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Solution
The Indian Constitution, under the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV), emphasizes the responsibility of the State to protect the environment. This is specifically mentioned in Article 48A, which was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. It states: “The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.”
“The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.”
This principle falls under the General Directive Principles and reflects the State’s duty to ensure ecological balance and environmental preservation for present and future generations.
“protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.”
Thus, protection of the environment is both a directive to the State and a duty of the citizens, promoting a joint effort toward sustainable development.
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Important Words: Directive Principles of State Policy
Important Words: Special needs
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Instructions to the government | (a) Promotion Of justice |
| 2. Adequate means of livelihood for all citizens | (b) General Principles |
| 3. Establish village panchayats | (c) Directive Principles of State Policy |
| 4. Promote international peace and security | (d) Gandhian Principles |
| 5. Free legal aid to needy citizens | (e) Principles promoting economic equality |
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What are the Directive Principles of State Policy?
This is the picture of the Father of our Nation, who championed the cause of the poor and downtrodden people in India.
Mention any two of his ideas that were included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
From where did the inspiration to include Directive Principles in the Constitution come?
Mention the Directive Principle regarding public health.
Mention two Directive Principles that aim at the establishment of a Socialistic Pattern of Society.
OR
Mention two such Directive Principles as could enable us to reach the goal of economic democracy (Economic Equality).
With reference to the classification of Directive Principles.
Explain four Principles related to Economic Policy.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Directive Principles of State Policy are a justiciable part of the Constitution of India.
