Q. Consider the following statements about Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) :
1.DPSP in the Indian Constitution are inspired by Candian Constitution.
2.DPSP are negative in nature.
3.DPSPs are the non-justificiable that is they are not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation.
4.The Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 51.
- The framers of the Constitution borrowed this idea from the Irish Constitution of 1937.
- DPSPs are positive in nature as they direct the state to take proactive measures to establish socio-economic justice and promote the welfare of the people.
- Article 37 of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that DPSPs are not enforceable in any court of law. However, they are fundamental in the governance of the country, and the state must apply them in making laws.
- The Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935.
Source: Laxmikant
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