Total History and Civics Class 9 ICSE Morning Star Solutions<\/a>. Here we have given. Total History and Civics Class 9 ICSE Morning Star Solutions\u00a0Chapter 16 Salient Features of the Constitution\u2014II.<\/p>\nEXERCISES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nI. Short Answer Questions :<\/strong><\/p>\nQuestion 1.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat are known as Directive Principles of State Policy?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Directive Principles are the guidelines to be followed by the government of the country.<\/p>\nQuestion 2.<\/span><\/strong>
\nIn which part of the Constitution are Directive Principles incorporated ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nArticle 39 to 51 contain the Directive Principles.<\/p>\nQuestion 3.<\/span><\/strong>
\nName one important source of Directive Principles.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe ideas of Mahatma Gandhi are one of the important source of Directive Principles.<\/p>\nQuestion 4.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhen the Directive Principles are not enforceable by law courts why have they been incorporated in the Constitution.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nSome Directive Principles are not enforceable by law courts; but these are incorporated in the constitution to deal with exceptional cases.<\/p>\nQuestion 5.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat happens in case of any conflict between the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights ? Give reason to support your answer.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nIn case of any conflict between the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights, the former shall prevail. This is because the welfare of the people as a whole is of paramount importance over that of an individual. However, the Directive principles are not enforceable by any court of law in the country. This in effect means that the citizens cannot move the courts of law if the government fails to implement these directives. But on moral grounds both the government and the courts have to take cognizance of these directives.<\/p>\nQuestion 6.<\/span><\/strong>
\nName any two measures taken by the Government towards implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n- To provide free and compulsory education to children up to the age of 14 in all government and government aided schools.<\/li>\n
- Five-Year Plans to focus on the progress of weaker section of the society.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Question 7.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention two Directive Principles based on Gandhian Principles.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nTwo Directive Principles based on Gandhian Principles are :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- To establish Village Panchayat.<\/li>\n
- To promote cottage industries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Question 8.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention one important point in favour of Directive Principles for the governance of our country.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nDirective Principles provide a solid framework, of political social and economic programmer for a modem democratic state to enable the ruler to govern the nation properly.<\/p>\nQuestion 9.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention two Directive Principles which aim at the establishment of a socialist pattern of society.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nDirective Principles which aim at the establishment of a socialist pattern of society are :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Article 39 (a):<\/strong> To provide adequate means of livelihood for all citizens.<\/li>\n
- Article 43:<\/strong> To secure for all workers, employment, wages and decent standard of living.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Question 10.<\/span><\/strong>
\nExplain the term Welfare State.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nWelfare State is a system under which the state undertakes to protect the health and well being of its citizens through various means including legislation.<\/p>\nQuestion 11.<\/span><\/strong>
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nArticle 46, under Gandhian or Socialist Principles, promotes and protects the interest of weaker sections of the people and in particular, of Scheduled castes and protect them against social injustice and exploitation.<\/p>\nQuestion 12.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention the Directive Principle of State Policy regarding local self-government.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nArticle 40, deals with the establishment of local self-government or village panchayats. This principle has since been transformed into reality through the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 which provided for a three tier Panchayati Raj system in the country.<\/p>\nQuestion 13.<\/span><\/strong>
\nHow do the Directive Principles reflect the ideals stated in the Preamble ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Article 39 to 51 contain Directive Principles, which are based on the introductory part of the Preamble along with the guidelines of proceedings.<\/p>\nPRACTICE QUESTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\nQuestion 14.<\/span><\/strong>
\nHow is spirit of the Directive Principles reflected in the Five Year Plans ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nFive Year Plans are mainly focused on welfare of society and development of the weaker sections ; so these are ideal source of application of the Directive Principles.<\/p>\nQuestion 15.<\/span><\/strong>
\nIn which Part of the Constitution are the Directive Principles of State Policy laid down?<\/p>\nOR<\/strong><\/p>\nWhich part of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a Welfare State in India?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nIn Part-IV of the Constitution are the Directive Principles of State Policy laid down.<\/p>\nQuestion 16.<\/span><\/strong>
\nFrom where did the inspiration to include Directive Principles in the Constitution come?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe inspiration to include Directive Principles in the Constitution was captured from the \u201cPrinciples of Social Policy\u201d laid down in the Irish Constitution for the guidance of the legislature.<\/p>\nQuestion 17.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat is meant by \u2018Directive Principles of State Policy\u2019? What is the basic purpose of these Directives?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe \u2018Directive Principles of State Policy\u2019 means directions or instructions that tell the legislature and the executive what to do. The basic purpose of these Directives is to guide the Courts go in a right direction while implementing the laws for the welfare of state. Their another purpose is to keep up the proclamation that Indian State is a welfare state.<\/p>\nQuestion 18.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat is meant by the term \u2018Welfare State\u2019?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2018Welfare State\u2019 means a nation that provides her subject all the fundamental needs and necessities, equal and fair justice, education, a living wage, humane conditions of work a clean environment. It promotes egalitarian beliefs, one finds a clearer statement of socialist aims.<\/p>\nQuestion 19.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat do we mean when we say that the Directive Principles are non-justiciable rights of the citizens?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2018Directive Principles are non-justiciable rights of the citizens, by this we mean these provisions shall not be enforceable by any Court. If a Directive is infringed, no remedy is available to the aggrieved party by way of judicial proceedings.<\/p>\nQuestion 20.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention any three non-justiciable rights of the people of India.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe three non-justiciable rights are as follows :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \u00a0Free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of fourteen years.<\/li>\n
- Adequate means of livelihood.<\/li>\n
- Equal pay for equal work for both men and women.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Question 21.<\/span><\/strong>
\nComment on the statement that the Directive Principles \u201care fundamental in the governance of the country\u201d.<\/p>\nOR<\/strong><\/p>\nSince Directive Principles are non-justiciable, what is the use of their being included in the Constitution of India?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Directive Principles are \u201cfundamental in the governance of the country\u201d, by saying so, it means it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws so as to protect the public welfare and it\u2019s interests. All executive agencies should also be guided by these principles. The judiciary too has to keep them in mind in deciding cases.<\/p>\nQuestion 22.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention two Directive Principles based on Gandhi\u2019s ideals.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nTwo Directive Principles based on Gandhi\u2019s ideals are :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The State shall promote with special care, the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, and in particular the interests of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.<\/li>\n
- The State shall endeavour to promote cottage industries in rural areas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Question 23.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat is the Directive Principles regarding \u2018Village Government\u2019 (Panchayats)?<\/p>\nOR<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat do the Directive Principles require the State to do to strengthen democracy at the grassroots?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe \u2018Village Government\u2019 (Panchayats) shall be endowed with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.<\/p>\nQuestion 24.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention one Directive Principles of State Policy which promotes the interests of the weaker sections of society.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nArticle 46 states, \u201cthe State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people.\u201d<\/p>\nQuestion 25.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention the Directive Principle regarding public health.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe State shall make an effort to prevent the consumption of liquor and other harmful drugs, except for medicinal purposes. It shall be the duty of State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of the people and to improve public health.<\/p>\nQuestion 26.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention two Directive Principles that aim at the establishment of a Socialistic Pattern of Society.<\/p>\nOR<\/strong><\/p>\nMention two such Directive Principles as could enable us to reach the goal of economic democracy (Economic Equality).
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nTwo Directive Principles that aim at the establishment of a Socialistic Pattern of Society are as follows :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- There should be fair distribution of wealth. There should be no concentration of wealth in the hands of a few people. Means of production and other resources of the country should be utilised for the common good.<\/li>\n
- Childhood and youth should be protected against exploitation. Men, women and children should not be forced’ by economic necessity to enter jobs and vocations, not suited to their age and strength.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Question 27.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention one Directive Principle which suggests that Indian State is a Welfare State.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe State is directed to ensure to the people<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> the right to work,
\n(b)<\/strong> the right to education, and
\n(c)<\/strong> the right.to State assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement.<\/p>\nQuestion 28.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat is meant by the term \u201cliving wage\u201d?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nA \u201cliving wage\u201d is a wage which is large enough to enable you to buy food, clothing, and other necessary things.<\/p>\nQuestion 29.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention one Directive Principle that protects Children against exploitation.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nChildhood and youth should be protected against exploitation, Men, Women and Children should not be forced by economic necessity to enter jobs and vocations, not suited to their age or strength.<\/p>\nQuestion 30.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat does the expression \u2018Uniform Civil Code\u2019 mean?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe expression \u2018Uniform Civil Code\u2019 means that in matters like\u2014marriage, divorce, inheritance and succession aM the Indians, irrespective of their sex or religion should be governed by the same laws. Secondly, the State should secure equal justice and free legal aid to the needy.<\/p>\nQuestion 31.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention the Directive Principle which aims at the protection of Environment in the Country.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nUnder 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 a new Directive was added to the Constitution. It speaks of State\u2019s duty \u201cto protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.\u201d<\/p>\nQuestion 32.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat does the Directive Principles regarding protection of Monuments say?<\/p>\nOR<\/strong><\/p>\nMention the Directive Principle which aims at the preservation of ancient cultural heritage of India.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe State is duty-bound to protect every monument or object of artistic or historic importance. Place and things of national importance should be protected from spoliation, disfigurement, destruction, removal, disposal or export.<\/p>\nQuestion 33.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention any two Directive Principles which promote International Peace and Security.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe state shall endeavour to :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Promote international peace and security.<\/li>\n
- maintain just and honourable relations between nations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Question 34.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMention any two steps by the Government to achieve the objectives of the Directive Principles of State Policy.<\/p>\nOR<\/strong><\/p>\nMention any two things done by the Government to secure the implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nSome of the efforts of the State to implement the Directive Principles are as follows :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Right to Education came into force on 1 April 2010. It has now become a Fundamental Right of all Children of the age 6 to 14 years.<\/li>\n
- The national Rural Employment Guarantee Act (2005),now named after Mahatma Gandhi, required to provide 100 days of employment in a year to each rural household in the country. During 2009-10 nearly 4.33 crore households were provide employment under the Rural Employment Scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Question 35.<\/span><\/strong>
\nState two points of distinction between of Dundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Rights are justiciable, the Directives are not enforceable;<\/li>\n
- Rights primarily protect civil liberties, the Directive Principles lay down \u2018economic democracy\u2019 as our ideal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Question 36.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat do the Directive Principles say about each of the following :<\/strong>
\n(a) Cottage Industries.
\n(b) Agriculture and animal husbandry.
\n(c) Education for children.
\n(d) Separation of Judiciary from the Executive.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nRegarding the given headlines, What the Directive Principles say is given as follows :<\/strong>
\n(a) Cottage Industries :<\/strong> The state shall endeavour to promote cottage industries in rural areas.
\n(b) Agriculture and animal husbandry :<\/strong> Agriculture and animal husbandry should be organised on modern and scientific lines. Steps should be taken for prohibiting the slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught cattle.
\n(c) Education for children :<\/strong> Article 45 states that the State shall attempt to provide for free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of fourteen years.
\n(d) Separation of Judiciary from the Executive :<\/strong> Judiciary has been separated from the executive in the State and Union Terriotries except Jammy and Kashmir and Nagaland.<\/p>\nQuestion 37.<\/span><\/strong>
\nState two points of distinction between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy.<\/strong>
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nFollowing are the two points that make distinction between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n