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Consider the statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). I. They are contained in Part IV of the Constitution. II. They are directly enforceable in a court of law against the State. Which is correct?
Only statement I is correct. The Directive Principles of State Policy are found in Part IV of the Constitution, but under Article 37 they are not enforceable by courts, although they are fundamental to governance and guide the State in making laws.
- AOnly I is correctCorrect
- BOnly II is correct
- CBoth I and II are correct
- DNeither I nor II is correct
Explanation
DPSP are in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51). Article 37 states they are not enforceable by any court, though they are fundamental in the governance of the country. So statement II is wrong, and only I is correct.
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