Understanding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are contained in Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Indian Constitution. They lay down guidelines that the State should follow while framing laws and policies to establish a just social order — a welfare state. Unlike Fundamental Rights, DPSPs are non-justiciable; they cannot be enforced by courts, but Article 37 declares them "fundamental in the governance of the country".
Why option 1 is correct
Promotion of international peace and security is explicitly laid down as a goal of the State under Article 51, which falls within Part IV (the DPSP chapter). Article 51 directs the State to:
- promote international peace and security,
- maintain just and honourable relations between nations,
- foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, and
- encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
Hence, this is a direct DPSP goal.
Why the other options are wrong
- Protection against arrest — a Fundamental Right under Article 22 (Part III), not a DPSP.
- Freedom of speech — a Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(a) (Part III), not a DPSP.
- Right to constitutional remedies — a Fundamental Right under Article 32 (Part III), often called the "heart and soul" of the Constitution by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar; it is not a DPSP.
Therefore, the correct answer is Promotion of international peace and security.
Important Questions from Fundamental Rights
Which of the following are related to Right to Equality under the provisions of Articles 14 - 18 of the Constitution of India?
1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
3. Educational and cultural rights to minorities
4. Abolition of untouchability
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements is correct?
I. The Ninth Schedule was added to the Indian Constitution by the first amendment.
II. The Supreme Court is the custodian of the fundamental rights of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?
Which of the following fundamental rights is violated by the condition of a 13-year-old child working in a carpet manufacturing factory?
Identify the incorrect pair of Right and the related Fundamental Right in the Indian Consitution:
