UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 15
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy :
- The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
- The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Directive Principles articulate socioeconomic goals and are non-justiciable: courts cannot directly enforce them as legal rights.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - Part IV aims at social and economic democracy alongside political democracy.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Article 37 states that DPSPs are not enforceable by courts, though fundamental in governance.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 1.
C: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/items 1, 2.