π Part 2 Β· Chapter 02 Β· Indian Polity
Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 36β51)
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Practice MCQs
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PYQs
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π What You Will Learn in This Chapter
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What are DPSPs and their nature
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Socialistic DPSPs (Articles 38β43A)
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Gandhian DPSPs (Articles 40, 43, 46, 47, 48)
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Liberal-Intellectual DPSPs
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Conflict between FR and DPSP
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Landmark cases β Golaknath, Kesavananda
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42nd, 44th, 86th Amendments and DPSP
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Difference between FR and DPSP
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Topic 01
Introduction to DPSP β Nature, Features & Significance
What are DPSPs, why they are non-justiciable, their importance, and source from Irish Constitution.
Topic 02
Socialistic DPSPs (Articles 38β43A)
All socialistic directives β equal pay, maternity relief, living wage, workers’ participation, and welfare state provisions.
Topic 03
Gandhian & Liberal-Intellectual DPSPs
Gandhian directives (village panchayats, cottage industries, prohibition) and liberal-intellectual directives.
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Conflict Between Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Historical conflict, Golaknath case, Kesavananda Bharati case, Minerva Mills case, and current position.
Topic 05
New DPSPs Added by Amendments & Quick Revision
DPSPs added by 42nd, 44th, 86th Amendments, comparison with FR, and complete key facts revision.
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