With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following…

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. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 2 and 3 only

Solution

Part IV contains Directive Principles of State Policy. Article 37 declares they are not enforceable by any court (statement 2 correct), but are fundamental in the governance and shall be the duty of the State to apply them in making laws (statement 3 correct). Hence answer: (d) 2 and 3 only.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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