Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):
1. They help the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law.
2. They resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935.
3. They are meant for promoting the ideal of political democracy.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer .
Statement 1 is correct. The Directive Principles, though non-justiciable in nature, help the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law.
Statement 2 is correct. The Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935. In the words of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, ‘the Directive Principles are like the instrument of instructions, which were issued to the Governor- General and to the Governors of the colonies of India by the British Government under the Government of India Act of 1935.
Statement 3 is incorrect. DPSPs seek to establish economic and social democracy in the country. The Fundamental Rights are meant for promoting the ideal of political democracy
