2015 · Polity & GovernancePrevious Year Question
Q7.
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy: 1. The Principles spell out of the socio economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer

C

Explanation

The directive principles are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy. However, unlike the Fundamental Rights, the directives are non-justiciable in nature, that is, they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation.