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 :
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Answer: D. Article 37 says the Directive Principles in Part IV shall not be enforceable by any court, but they are fundamental in governance and the State shall apply them in making laws. So 2 and 3.
Watch for: Students forget the second half of Article 37, which makes the principles a guide for law-making.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because DPSPs are not enforceable by courts.
- B. Wrong because statement 3 is also correct.
- C. Wrong because statement 1 is false.
Source to check: Constitution of India, Article 37
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