Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2020 · Polity and Constitution · Question 28

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

Answer

2 and 3 only

1. They shall be enforceable by courts. Incorrect. Article 37 clearly says the provisions in Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy) are not enforceable by any court.

2. They shall not be enforceable by any court. Correct. This is the exact constitutional position under Article 37.

3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State. Correct. Article 37 also says these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country, and it is the duty of the State to apply them in making laws.

Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct.

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