UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 52
Consider the following statements :
With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon
- legislative function.
- executive function.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Directive Principles guide governance and lawmaking but, unlike enforceable Fundamental Rights, they are not justiciable prohibitions restricting legislative or executive competence.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - DPSPs provide constitutional goals for legislation, not directly enforceable limitations on the lawmaking function.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - DPSPs similarly guide executive policy but do not operate as judicially enforceable restrictions by themselves.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 2.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 1, 2.
D: Correct - none of the listed statements/items is true.