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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The idea of Directive Principles has been borrowed from the _______________ Constitution.
   2. The Fundamental Rights are _____________ through the court of law.
   3. To put an end to the exploitation of the backward classes there is a Directive Principle related to ________________.
   4. To protect young children and women against exploitation, there is a Directive Principle related to _______________.
   5. During an emergency, the ______________ can be suspended.
2. 2.

   Match the options given in column A with those given in column B.

   A	B
   1. Gandhian Principles	a. from which the idea of Directive Principles has been borrowed.
   2. General Principles	b. are the basic rights of the citizens
   3. Directive Principles	c. provide free legal aid to the poor.
   4. Irish Constitution	d. put an end to exploitation of scheduled castes
   5. Fundamental Rights	e. exploitation of women and children

    

3. 3.

   Write whether the following statements are True or False.

   1. The Indian  Constitution contains the Directive Principle of State Policy.
   2. The provision of securing equal pay for equal work done by men and women has not been made.
   3. One of the aims of the Directive Principles is to organise village panchayats in every village for better administration.
   4. It is the endeavour of the government to provide legal aid to the poor.
   5. The aim of the Directive Principles is to establish social and economic justice for all its citizens.
4. 4.

   What do you understand by the Directive Principles of State Policy?

5. 5.

   Whose responsibility is it to meet the Directive Principles mentioned in the Constitution?

6. 6.

   What is the focus of Gandhiji's ideas on development?