CAPF AC PYQ POLITY - 2021

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct?

(a) They are not enforceable in a court of law.

(b) They can  override all the fundamental rights.

(c) They can be related to social and economic justice.

 (d)   They can be related to giving free legal aid.

Answer: B

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):

• Borrowed from Ireland – Irish constitution
• Part IV of the Constitution of India (Article 36–51)Enshrines Socio-economic democracy
• They are an ‘instrument of instructions’ which are enumerated in the Government of India Act, 1935.
• Not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation
• The concept behind the DPSP is to create a ‘Welfare State’