Which one of the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct ?
The Directive Principles constitute certain ideals for social justice.
The Directive Principles are not confined to Part IV of the Constitution of India.
The sanction behind the Directive Principles is legal.
It aims to fulfil the objective of socio-economic justice.
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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.