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 Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right against Exploitation?
The fundamental rights of citizens are embodied in which part of the Indian Constitution?
Right to Education is given in _____ of the Indian Constitution.
According to Article 46, the State shall promote the educational and economic interests of:
Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution states that every person has the right to practice, profess and propagate the religion of their choice?
