Chapter 12 Directive Principles of State Policy class 7 icse

A. Choose the correct options.

1. Which of the following are not enforceable by law?

   • Answer: c. Directive Principles

2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a welfare state?

   • Answer: c. Unequal distribution of wealth

3. What does Part III of the Indian Constitution deal with?

   • Answer: c. Fundamental Rights

4. What is the main aim of the Directive Principles promoting economic equality?

   • Answer: b. To ensure fair sharing of wealth and opportunities

5. What does Gandhian thought suggest to improve public health?

   • Answer: c. Ban the sale of harmful drinks and drugs

B. Fill in the blanks.

1. A welfare state is a country where the government takes care of all its people and makes sure they have a decent life.

2. The Constitution of India was adopted in the year 1949.

3. Fundamental Rights speak about certain limitation on state actions.

4. Directive Principles of State Policy tell the government how to take care of the people.

5. There are six fundamental rights mentioned in our Constitution.

C. Match the following.

1. Right to Equality d. Fundamental Right

2. Right to work and earn a living  a. Directive Principles of State Policy

3. Article 21 (A)  b. Free and compulsory education a legal right

4. MGNREGA  e. Provides jobs in villages

5. PDS  c. Helps poor families get food

D. Answer the following questions in brief.

1. What are the Directive Principles of State Policy?

   • They are guidelines and instructions included in the Constitution for future governments that show how to take care of the people and create a welfare state.

2. Mention any two features of a welfare state.

   • The government is responsible for the overall well-being of all its people.

   • It provides equal opportunities, the right to work, and fair distribution of wealth.

3. Which part of the Constitution of India guarantees the Fundamental Rights?

   • Part III of the Constitution of India.

4. How should the state protect children?

   • The state should provide free and compulsory education (as per Article 21A/Gandhian principles) and ensure basic support like nutrition, healthcare, and protection from exploitation.

5. What are the three main classifications of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution?

   • Principles Promoting Economic Equality

   • General Principles

   • Gandhian Principles

E. Answer the following questions in detail.

1. The framers of the Constitution included some special guidelines for future governments. What were these guidelines and what was the reason to include these guidelines?

   • Guidelines: These guidelines are known as the Directive Principles of State Policy. They outline basic rights such as good living conditions, education, healthcare, jobs, and fair distribution of resources.

   • Reason: When India gained freedom after 200 years of exploitative British rule, the economy was in very bad shape. The framers wanted future governments to have a roadmap to rebuild the nation and transform India into a true welfare state where social and economic justice prevail.

2. List out the Gandhian principles.

   • Free and compulsory education for all children below the age of 15.

   • Upliftment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker sections, ending their exploitation.

   • Improving public health and nutrition by prohibiting the sale and distribution of intoxicating drinks and drugs.

   • Prevention of the slaughter of cows and other cattle.

   • Promotion and encouragement of cottage industries.

   • Organization and revival of Village Panchayats (Panchayati Raj) as units of local self-government.

3. What are the principles promoting economic equality?

   • Reducing the gap between rich and poor: Reducing income disparities so that wealth does not concentrate in a few hands.

   • Equal pay for equal work: Ensuring men and women receive the same pay for performing the same kind of work.

   • Right to work and earn a living: Helping people secure employment so that everyone can earn a livelihood.

   • Help for the poor and weaker sections: Providing support including food, shelter, education, and healthcare to children, the elderly, and vulnerable populations.

4. Mention the general principles of Directive Principles of State Policy.

   • Work for global peace and safety.

   • Keep fair and respectful relations with other nations.

   • Provide free legal aid to poor people to ensure justice.

   • Take care of the environment and protect forests and wild animals.

   • Safeguard national monuments, heritage sites, and items of national value.

5. Differentiate between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.

Fundamental Rights	Directive Principles of State Policy
Negative in nature; speak about limitations on state actions.	Positive in nature; give directions to frame policies for the welfare of the people.
Legally enforceable by courts of law.	Not legally enforceable by any court.
The Supreme Court and High Courts act as their custodians.	There are no judicial custodians.
Can be suspended during a national emergency.	Cannot be suspended at any time.
Aim to establish political democracy.	Aim to establish social and economic democracy.

F. Assertion and Reason

1. Assertion (A): Directive Principles are enforceable by any court of law.

   Reason (R): They serve as moral and political guidelines for the government.

   • Answer: d. A is false, but R is true.

     (Directive Principles are not legally enforceable, but they act as guidelines for government policy.)

2. Assertion (A): The Directive Principles aim to establish a political democracy.

   Reason (R): They ensure that educated people have the right to vote.

   • Answer: Both statements are factually incorrect based on the text (Directive Principles aim to establish social and economic democracy, not political democracy). Depending on how your textbook formats negative options, c. A is false, but R is true is usually chosen if R is taken as a standalone statement,