UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2020

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They shall be enforceable by courts. 2. They shall not be enforceable by any court. 3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 2 and 3 only

Answer

Correct Answer

2 and 3 only

Explanation

Article 37 says the Directive Principles are not enforceable by any court but are fundamental in the governance of the country. The State has a duty to apply them in making laws, so statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Topics: directive principles of state policy, nature of dpsp, non-justiciability of dpsp (article 37), polity & governance