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The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India are contained in which Part, and what is their enforceability?

Directive Principles of State Policy are in Part IV of the Constitution. They are not enforceable by courts, but Article 37 declares them fundamental in the governance of the country, so the State should apply them when making laws. Enforceable rights are found in Part III.

  1. APart IV; not enforceable by courts but fundamental in governanceCorrect
  2. BPart III; enforceable by courts through writs
  3. CPart IV-A; enforceable by courts against citizens
  4. DPart V; enforceable only by the President

Explanation

Directive Principles are in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51). Article 37 states they are not enforceable by any court, yet they are fundamental in the governance of the country and the State should apply them in making laws. Part III contains fundamental rights, which are enforceable.

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