A
1only
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
2 and 3 only
Correct answer: (d) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
- A
1only
1 only. DPSPs are not court-enforceable.
- B
2 only
2 only. They also bind law-making as a duty of the State.
- C
1 and 3 only
1 and 3 only. Statement 1 contradicts Article 37.
- D
2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only. Article 37: not enforceable in court; still fundamental in governance and law-making.
Summary. Official key is (d) 2 and 3 only. Part IV shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it is the State’s duty to apply them in making laws.
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2015 · Q7 · General Studies · 2 marks
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy: 1. The Principles spell out of the socio economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of statements given above is/are correct?