Q. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are considered fundamental to the governance of the country because:
1.They facilitate the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law.
2.They serve as a common political manifesto for all parties, ensuring continuity in socio-economic goals despite changes in government.
3.They provide a yardstick for the electorate to evaluate the performance of the government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: DPSPs are non-justiciable but fundamental in the governance of the country.
- Statement 1 is correct: The Supreme Court has ruled that in determining the constitutionality of any law, if the court finds the law seeks to give effect to a DPSP, it may consider such law to be reasonable.
- Statement 2 and 3 are correct: They provide a baseline social and economic order that any party in power is expected to pursue, acting as a guide for both the rulers and the ruled.
