Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs):

1. Fundamental Rights aim at establishing economic democracy, whereas Directive Principles aim at establishing political democracy.
2. Fundamental Rights foster community welfare, whereas Directive Principles promote individual welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs):

1. Fundamental Rights aim at establishing economic democracy, whereas Directive Principles aim at establishing political democracy.
2. Fundamental Rights foster community welfare, whereas Directive Principles promote individual welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect because Fundamental Rights are generally designed to establish political democracy in India, while Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) aim at establishing social and economic democracy. Statement 2 is incorrect because Fundamental Rights primarily promote the welfare of the individual and are often justiciable. In contrast, Directive Principles promote the welfare of the community as a whole and are implemented by the state.

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