Q. Consider the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs):
1.The Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935.
2.Courts can use DPSPs to justify a law that limits rights under Article 14 or 19.
3.DPSPs aim to promote social and economic justice and reflect the idea of a welfare state.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935.
- Courts can consider laws implementing DPSPs as reasonable, even if they limit rights under Article 14 or 19.
- DPSPs aim to build a welfare state and ensure social and economic justice, as stated in the Preamble.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
