- A. the Preamble of the Constitution
- B. a Directive Principle of State Policy
- C. the Seventh Schedule
- D. the conventional practice
Answer: B
Explanation
Directive Principles of State Policy can be classified into three broad categories, viz, socialistic, Gandhian and liberal–intellectual. Socialistic Principles: These principles reflect the ideology of socialism. They lay down the framework of a democratic socialist state, aim at providing social and economic justice, and set the path towards welfare state. Gandhian Principles: These principles are based on Gandhian ideology. They represent the programme of reconstruction enunciated by Gandhi during the national movement. In order to fulfil the dreams of Gandhi, some of his ideas were included as Directive Principles. Liberal–Intellectual Principles: The principles included in this category represent the ideology of liberalism. They direct the state: To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country (Article 44). To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years (Article 45). To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines (Article 48). To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life (Article 48 A). To protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance (Article 49). To separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State (Article 50). To promote international peace and security and maintain just and honourable relations between nations; to foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, and to encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration (Article 51).