Indian Constitution: Directive Principles (DPSP)

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What is a Money Bill primarily concerned with?

Judicial appointments

Foreign affairs and trade

Constitutional amendments

Taxation and government spending (correct)

Who is designated as the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha?

The Prime Minister

The Chief Justice of India

The Vice President of India (correct)

The Speaker of Lok Sabha

What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?

25 years

28 years

35 years

30 years (correct)

Which house has the exclusive power to introduce and pass a Money Bill?

The Lok Sabha Signup and view all the answers

Which Article of the Constitution pertains to the existence of the Indian Parliament?

Article 79 Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the Indian Constitution are the Directive Principles of State Policy mentioned?

Part IV Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 38 of the Indian Constitution focus on?

Social order for welfare Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical ideologies heavily influenced the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Socialism and Gandhian philosophy Signup and view all the answers

Which article promotes the provision of free and compulsory education for children in the Directive Principles?

Article 45 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights?

Fundamental Rights are justiciable; Directive Principles are not Signup and view all the answers

Which article in the Directive Principles promotes international peace and security?

Article 51 Signup and view all the answers

How many Fundamental Duties are listed in the Indian Constitution?

11 Signup and view all the answers

Which Constitutional Amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution?

42nd Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the President in the legislative process?

To give assent, withhold assent, or return a bill for reconsideration Signup and view all the answers

Which article of the Indian Constitution addresses the Impeachment procedure of the President?

Article 61 Signup and view all the answers

Which house of the Indian Parliament is primarily responsible for proposing a Money Bill?

Lok Sabha Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a bicameral legislature?

It consists of two legislative chambers Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

250 members Signup and view all the answers

Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?

The Speaker Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a disagreement between the two Houses on a bill, how is the situation resolved?

Through a Joint Sitting of both houses Signup and view all the answers

What is the tenure of the President of India as outlined in the Constitution?

5 years Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Indian Constitution: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

Location: Part IV of the Indian Constitution
Purpose: To guide the government in crafting policies and laws promoting a just society.
Justiciability: Non-justiciable, meaning they are not legally enforceable in courts.
Article 38: Directs the state to secure a social order promoting the welfare of the people.
Article 51: Promotes international peace and security.
Article 45: Focuses on providing free and compulsory education for children.
Difference from Fundamental Rights: Fundamental Rights are justiciable and legally enforceable, while DPSPs provide non-justiciable guidelines for the state.
Influences: Socialism and Gandhian philosophy heavily influenced the DPSPs.
Economic Equality: The DPSPs aim to minimize wealth and income disparities, promoting equal opportunities for all.
Origin: Borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland.

Indian Constitution: Fundamental Duties

Location: Part IVA of the Indian Constitution.
Number: 11 fundamental duties.
Introduction: The 42nd Amendment (1976) added Fundamental Duties.
Justiciability: Non-justiciable, meaning they are not legally enforceable in courts but are vital for civic responsibility.
Promotion of Scientific Temper: Includes the duty to develop a scientific temper, humanism, and a spirit of inquiry and reform.
Significance in Democracy: Remind citizens of their responsibilities towards the nation, promoting discipline and commitment to public welfare.

Indian Constitution: The President

Existence: Article 52 establishes the office of the President.
Tenure: 5 years, as per Article 56.
Pardoning Power: Article 72 grants the President pardoning power.
National Emergency: Article 352 deals with the President's power during a National Emergency.
Impeachment: Article 61 outlines the impeachment procedure for the President.

Indian Parliament: Structure and Functions

Primary Function: To make, amend, and repeal laws.
Bicameral System: Parliament consists of two houses: Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
Composition of Lok Sabha: Article 81 outlines its composition.
Composition of Rajya Sabha: Article 80 details its composition.
Presiding Officer of Lok Sabha: The Speaker.
Maximum Strength of Rajya Sabha: 250 members.
Term of Office in Lok Sabha: 5 years.
Money Bill Origin: Only the Lok Sabha can propose a Money Bill.
Resolution of Disagreements: A Joint Sitting of both houses, presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, resolves deadlocks.
Presidential Role: The President can give assent, withhold assent, or return a bill for reconsideration (except Money Bills).
Permanent House: Rajya Sabha is considered permanent, not subject to dissolution, with 1/3rd of its members retiring every two years.
Lok Sabha Election: Members are directly elected by the people through general elections.
Legislature Committees: Examine legislative proposals, government policy, and administration.
Dissolution of Lok Sabha: The President of India, on the advice of the Prime Minister, can dissolve the Lok Sabha.
Money Bill Definition: Deals with taxation or government spending, only introducible and passable in the Lok Sabha.
Rajya Sabha Term: 6 years with one-third retiring every two years.
Ex-Officio Chairperson of Rajya Sabha: The Vice President of India.
Rajya Sabha Dissolution: Cannot be dissolved as it is a permanent body.
Special Rajya Sabha Power (Article 249): Rajya Sabha can authorize Parliament to legislate on State List matters with a two-thirds majority.
Composition of Parliament: The President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha.
Maximum Members in Lok Sabha: 550.
Nominated Rajya Sabha Members: The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.
Minimum Age for Lok Sabha: 25 years old.
Minimum Age for Rajya Sabha: 30 years old.

Indian Government: Prime Minister

Existence: Article 74 discusses the Prime Minister's function.
Head of Government: The Prime Minister serves as the head of the government.
Parliament's Existence: Article 79 establishes the Parliament's existence.

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Explore the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV of the Indian Constitution. This quiz covers the purpose, justiciability, significant articles, and their influences, distinguishing them from Fundamental Rights. Test your knowledge on how these principles aim to promote social welfare and economic equality.