{"id":90634,"date":"2025-06-01T10:32:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=90634"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:32:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:32:37","slug":"which-one-of-the-following-statements-with-regard-to-the-directive-pri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-one-of-the-following-statements-with-regard-to-the-directive-pri\/","title":{"rendered":"Which one of the following statements with regard to the Directive Pri"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following statements with regard to the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;They are not enforceable in a court of law.&#8221; option2=&#8221;They can override all the fundamental rights.&#8221; option3=&#8221;They can be related to social and economic justice.&#8221; option4=&#8221;They can be related to giving free legal aid.&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2021\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct answer is B) They can override all the fundamental rights.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThis statement is incorrect. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are non-justiciable and cannot ordinarily override Fundamental Rights, which are justiciable. The relationship between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs has been a subject of judicial interpretation. While Parliament has the power to amend Fundamental Rights to implement DPSPs (as provided under Article 31C, though subject to judicial review regarding the &#8216;basic structure&#8217;), the DPSPs cannot automatically override all Fundamental Rights. The Supreme Court has often emphasized the harmony and balance between the two parts as essential for the constitutional scheme.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nStatement A is correct as DPSPs are explicitly stated in Article 37 as not enforceable by any court. Statement C is correct; DPSPs aim to achieve social and economic justice, forming the basis of India&#8217;s welfare state objectives. Statement D is correct; Article 39A, a DPSP, directs the state to provide free legal aid to ensure justice is not denied due to economic or other disabilities.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following statements with regard to the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct? 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