Which one of the following statements relating to the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct?
The provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India shall not be enforceable by any Court.
The Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in the governance of the country.
It shall be the duty of the State to apply the Directive Principles in making laws.
The Directive Principles are directed in making India an advanced capitalist country of the world.
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2017
Statement A: Article 37 explicitly states that the provisions contained in Part IV shall not be enforceable by any court. This is correct.
Statement B: Article 37 also states that the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country. This is correct.
Statement C: Article 37 further states that it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. This is correct.
Statement D: The DPSPs are aimed at creating a welfare state and establishing social and economic democracy. They include principles related to social justice, economic equality, rights of workers, protection of environment, international peace, etc. They are not directed towards making India an advanced capitalist country. Capitalism is an economic system often contrasted with the principles of a welfare state promoted by DPSPs. This statement is incorrect.
Therefore, statement D is the one that is not correct.