Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Polity and Constitution

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:

  1. The term “State” in Part IV has the same meaning as it has in Part III.
  2. The Directive Principles resemble the Instrument of Instructions contained in the Government of India Act of 1935.
  3. They seek to establish a police State primarily concerned with law, order and external defence.
  4. Although courts cannot compel their implementation, Article 37 declares them fundamental in the governance of the country.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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