GS PrelimsPolityDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)2013
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
A
Fundamental Rights
B
Fundamental Duties
C
Directive Principles of State Policy
D
Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The question asks which part of the Constitution of India is declared to be fundamental for the governance of the country.
2. Article 37 of the Constitution, which falls under Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy - DPSP), explicitly states: "The provisions contained in this Part shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles therein laid down 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."
3. While Fundamental Rights (Part III) are fundamental guarantees to citizens and are enforceable in court, they are not described in the Constitution itself as 'fundamental for governance' in the same way as DPSP.
4. Fundamental Duties (Part IVA) are duties imposed on citizens and are also not described as fundamental for governance.
5. Therefore, according to the explicit wording of Article 37, the Directive Principles of State Policy are considered fundamental for the governance of the country.