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With reference to the Directive Principles of the State Policy of India, which of the following statements is correct? A) These are some instructions addressed to the state for social and economic progress. B) These are enforceable in court.

With reference to the Directive Principles of the State Policy of India, which of the following statements is correct? A) These are some instructions addressed to the state for social and economic progress. B) These are enforceable in court. Correct Answer Only A)

The correct answer is Only A).

Key Points

  • The Directive Principles of the State Policy constitute comprehensive social, economic, and political principles that are to be followed by a modern and welfare state.
  • These principles emphasize that the State shall try to promote the welfare of people by providing them basic facilities like shelter, food, and clothing based on the principles stated in the constitution.
  • The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are non-justiciable which means they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation as stated in Article 37 of the Indian Constitution.
  • The DPSP declares that these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws.
    • They impose a moral obligation on the state authorities for their application. 
  • Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are mentioned in Part 4 of the Indian constitution from Article 36 to 51. 
  • The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) is borrowed from the Irish Constitution.

Related Questions

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Directive Principles of the State Policy? A. In case of a conflict between the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles shall prevail in the court. B. Fundamental rights are not unlimited and citizens are subject to reasonable restrictions. The Directive Principles are subject to any constitutional limitations.
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options. P: These features demonstrate the legal superiority of the Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles. Q: Fundamental Rights are enforceable. R: These stand granted and guaranteed. S: As against these Directive Principles are non-enforceable principles which have been incorporated in the Constitution after the incorporation of the Fundamental Rights.
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State policy: 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements relating to Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. The Directive Principles of State Policy do not impose positive obligations on the State
2. So long as there is no law carrying out the Directives neither the State nor the individual can violate any existing law or right under the colour of following the directives
3. Courts are not competent to compel the Govt. to carry out any Directive Principle
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Statement No. 2: Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in the governance of the country.
With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements is correct? I. They are not enforceable by any court. II. These elements are applied to make laws in a state. III. Article 51 expresses the last Directive Principle in the Constitution.
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) - 1. These are the constitutional instructions to the State in legislative, executive, and administrative matters. 2. They seek to establish economic and social democracy in the country. 3. To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country is part of socialistic principles. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers' reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy? 
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