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UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-1 📅 04 Oct, 2020

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:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
2 and 3 only
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UPSC Prelims
2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1
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:
Correct Answer
2 and 3 only
Nature of Enforceability: Part IV deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). Article 37 explicitly states that the provisions contained in this......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2020
Ref. Subject Polity
Chapter -
Ref. Topic DPSP
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Nature of Enforceability ▼
Part IV deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). Article 37 explicitly states that the provisions contained in this part "shall not be enforceable by any court." This renders statement 1 incorrect and statement 2 correct.
Role in Legislation ▼
Article 37 further clarifies the foundational role of these principles, stating that they are "nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws." This explicitly supports statement 3.
Conclusion ▼
Because DPSPs are non-justiciable but remain central guidelines for the legislative process, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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