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Q118 (CDS-I/2017) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties › Directive Principles framework Answer Verified

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

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D
Explanation

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution, are non-justiciable, meaning they are not enforceable by any court [2]. According to Article 37, these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country, and it is the duty of the State to apply them when making laws [1]. The primary objective of the DPSP is to establish a 'welfare state' and promote social and economic democracy rather than an advanced capitalist country [3]. They are classified into socialistic, Gandhian, and liberal-intellectual categories, reflecting a unique mixture of humanitarian and democratic socialism [2]. Therefore, the statement suggesting that the DPSP are directed toward making India an advanced capitalist country is incorrect, as their core aim is to secure a social order based on justice and equity [1].

Sources

  1. [1] https://www.mea.gov.in/images/pdf1/part4.pdf
  2. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
  3. [3] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
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