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Which of the following statements is / are correct? 1. The Directive Principles of State Policy are meant for promoting social and economic democracy in India. 2. The Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution of India are ordinarily subject to reasonable restrictions. 3. Secularism is one of the basic features of Constitution of any country. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following statements is / are correct? 1. The Directive Principles of State Policy are meant for promoting social and economic democracy in India. 2. The Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution of India are ordinarily subject to reasonable restrictions. 3. Secularism is one of the basic features of Constitution of any country. Select the correct answer using the code given below. Correct Answer 1 and 2 only

The answer is 1 and 2 only.

  • Directive principles – According to article 38 of the constitution the state shall endeavour to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order permeated by social, economic and to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities.
  • Fundamental Rights – Certain restrictions can be imposed on fundamental rights. According to 19(2), Right to freedom of speech and expression can be restricted by state if it is in the interest of sovereignty or integrity of the state. 
  • Secularism – It is nothing but the separation of religion from state. India is a secular country while countries like Afghanistan, Algeria etc. are not secular.


Note: Fundamental Rights are justiciable, as they can be enforced, whereas directive principles are not justiciable

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In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. Choose one of the options given below which would be the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage. S1- The Fundamental Rights included in the Indian constitution are a way to ensure that people get to lead a decent life in the country. P- Fundamental Rights are not absolute. Q- They strike stability between a person’s freedom and social safety.  R- They are subject to reasonable limitations.  S- These rights, however, have some peculiar features which are usually not found in the constitution of other countries. S6- But the reasonable restrictions are subject to legal review.
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S1:There is difference between Gandhiji's concept of secularism and that of Nehru's.
P :Nehru's idea of secularism was equal indifference to all religions and bothering about none of them.
Q :According to Gandhiji, all religions are equally true and each scripture is worthy of respect.
R :Such secularism which means the rejection of all religions is contrary to our culture and tradition.
S :In Gandhiji's view, secularism stands for equal respect for all religions.
S6:Instead of doing any good, such secularism can do harm instead of good.
The Proper sequence should be:
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1. Secularism means that the State has no recognized religion of State
2. Secularism means that the States treats all the religions equally
3. Secularism means that the State regulates the relation of man with God
Which of these statements are correct?
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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?