Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2015 · Polity and Constitution · Question 7

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?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Both 1 and 2

  1. Correct. Directive Principles aim to establish a welfare state and reflect the goal of socio-economic democracy in India.
  2. Correct. Under Article 37, DPSPs are not enforceable by any court, though they are fundamental in governance.

Therefore, both statements are correct.

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