Which one of the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct ?
[amp_mcq option1=”The Directive Principles constitute certain ideals for social justice.” option2=”The Directive Principles are not confined to Part IV of the Constitution of India.” option3=”The sanction behind the Directive Principles is legal.” option4=”It aims to fulfil the objective of socio-economic justice.” correct=”option3″]
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
Statement A is correct as DPSPs aim to promote social and economic justice and welfare.
Statement B is correct as principles similar to DPSPs are found outside Part IV (e.g., promotion of Hindi language, claims of SC/STs to services).
Statement D is correct as DPSPs are intended to achieve the objective of socio-economic justice, contributing to the establishment of a welfare state.
Statement C is incorrect because DPSPs are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by courts. Their sanction is primarily moral and political, dependent on public opinion and the ruling government’s commitment.