Q. With reference to ‘Part IV of Indian Constitution’, consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution has classified Directive Principles into three broad categories, viz, socialistic, Gandhian and liberal– intellectual.
2. All the public authorities in India should keep in mind the ideals of directives while formulating policies and enacting laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constitution does not contain any classification of Directive Principles. However, on the basis of their content and direction, they can be classified into three broad categories, viz, socialistic, Gandhian and liberal–intellectual.
Statement 2 is correct: The phrase ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ denotes the ideals that the State should keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws. Definition of the state includes the legislative and executive organs of the central and state governments, all local authorities and all other public authorities in the country
