Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following actions of the government form(s) the part of the implementation of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)?
1. Maternity Benefit Act
2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005
3. Environment Protection Act, 1986
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.
- The Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 51.
- The framers of the Constitution borrowed this idea from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution.
- Dr B R Ambedkar described these principles as ‘novel features’ of the Indian Constitution.
Key Points
- The Directive Principles along with the Fundamental Rights contain the philosophy of the Constitution and are the soul of the Constitution.
- Maternity Benefit Act - In India, Article 42 of the Indian Constitution contains the directive that the State shall make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work and maternity benefits.
- National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 - To implement the right to work - Article 41 of the Indian Constitution.
- Environment Protection Act, 1986 - Corresponds to Article 48A which calls to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife.
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