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1. 1.

   Welfare of the people is at the heart of a welfare state,  but the state or country is not the only body to carry out welfare measures. There are other institutions that carry out social services or raise awareness on social and environmental issues. Some such institutions include Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Non-Profit Organisations(NPOs).

   Select an NGO in your city and visit it. Conduct an interview with the staff members to find out if the NGO supports and fulfils the vision of a welfare state. Find out the following concerns.

   1. What section of the society does the NGO work for?
   2. How do they support this section of the society?
   3. Whether the NGO receives any financial support from the government?
   4. In case it does not receive financial support, What are its sources of funds?
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. A welfare state aims at providing __________ and __________ protection to the citizens.
   2. Part IV of the Indian Constitution is dedicated to __________.
   3. The Fundamental Rights are listed in Part __________ of the Constitution.
   4. The Directive Principles provide __________ for the governments while making policies.
   5. The Directive Principles are to be adopted and implemented by __________ and __________ governments for the welfare of the people.
   6. The Directive Principles of State Policy have drawn inspiration from the __________ Constitution.
3. 3.

   In the table below, identify the category under which a Directive Principle falls. The first one has been done as an example.

   Directive Principles	Category
   The state shall formulate policies to implement uniform civil code throughout the country.	Principles related to law and administration.
   The state shall to provide equal pay for equal work for men and women.
   The state shall settle international disputes amicably.
   The state shall strive to promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the society.
   The state shall protect the children and youth forms of exploitation.

4. 4.

   State whether true or false. If false, correct the incorrect statement.

   1. The Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution are non-justiciable.
   2. The Directive Principles are negative guidelines for the government.
   3. The Directive Principles are legally binding on the government.
   4. The Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles are opposed to each other in their aims.
   5. Right against exploitation promotes forced labour and  human trafficking. 
5. 5.

   Picture Study

   Study the picture and answer the questions.

   

   1. What does the picture show?
   2. Name the Directive Principle against which this act goes.
6. 6.

   What is meant by a welfare state?