GS PrelimsPolityDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)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
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Part IV of the Constitution of India contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
2. Article 37 of the Constitution explicitly states that the provisions contained in Part IV 'shall not be enforceable by any court'. This makes statement 2 correct and statement 1 incorrect.
3. Article 37 also states that these 'principles... 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 means the principles are meant to influence law-making, making statement 3 correct.
4. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct.