Statements on Directive Principles of State Policy

Consider the following statements on Directive Principles of State Policy and choose the correct option from below?

  1. The principles laid down in it are fundamental in the governance of the country.
  2. Enforceable through law courts
  3. The objective of it is to embody the concept of Welfare State.
  4. Parliament can amend the Fundamental Rights for implementing the Directive Principles but with certain limits.

A.(I) and (III) are correct            B. (I), (II) and (III) are correct

C.(I), (III) and (IV) are correct  D. All are correct

EXPLANATION

Statement I: “The principles laid down in it are fundamental in the governance of the country.”

✅ Correct.
Article 37 of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are fundamental in the governance of the country.

Statement II: “Enforceable through law courts.”

❌ Incorrect.
DPSPs are not enforceable by any court (as per Article 37). They are non-justiciable, meaning individuals cannot approach courts to enforce them.

Statement III: “The objective of it is to embody the concept of Welfare State.”

✅ Correct.
One of the main aims of the DPSPs is to establish a Welfare State in India by ensuring social and economic democracy.

Statement IV: “Parliament can amend the Fundamental Rights for implementing the Directive Principles but with certain limits.”

✅ Correct.
This is true. The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) held that Parliament can amend Fundamental Rights to implement DPSPs, but cannot violate the Basic Structure of the Constitution.

✅ Correct Answer: C. (I), (III), and (IV) are correct.

Statements on Directive Principles of State Policy