2017 · Polity & GovernancePrevious Year Question
Q92.
Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislative function. 2. executive function. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer

D

Explanation

Directive Principles of State Policy cannot act as constraints/limitations on the government because they are not enforceable and they are fundamental to the governance of a country (non-justiciable). Fundamental Rights operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive and arbitrary laws of the legislature — not the Directive Principles.