Question
Classify Directive Principles of State Policy into four main categories. Explain each of them briefly.
Answer
Directive Principles of State Policy have been grouped into four main categories they are:
- Economic principles
- Social principles
- Gandhian principles
- Principles related to international peace and security.
Explanation:
(a) Economic Principles
- To secure equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
- To provide adequate means of livelihood for all.
(b) Social Principles
- To make efforts to raise the standard of living and public health.
- To guard children against exploitation and moral degradation.
(c) Gandhian Principles
- To organise village Panchayats.
- To promote cottage industries.
(d) Principles related to International Peace and Security
- To maintain just and honourable relations between nations.
- To promote international peace and security.