Indian Polity & Governance·Mains Questions
Classification — Mains Questions
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Q1250 words / 15 marks
Analyze the different classification systems of Directive Principles of State Policy and evaluate their relevance in contemporary governance. How do these classifications help in understanding the relationship between state obligations and individual rights?
Q2250 words / 15 marks
The 86th Constitutional Amendment transformed Article 45 from a Directive Principle to a Fundamental Right. Examine how this transformation reflects the evolution of DPSP classification and its implications for the welfare state model.
Q3250 words / 15 marks
Critically evaluate the role of Gandhian principles in the classification of Directive Principles of State Policy. How do these principles balance traditional Indian values with modern democratic governance?