UPSC Prelims 2015 Question:

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:

1. The Principles spell out the socio economic democracy in the country. 
2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
   
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

• The Directive Principles of State Policy are the guidelines to be followed by the government of India to govern  the country. They are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered 'Fundamental' in the governance. So, statement 2 is not correct.
  
  
• According to the Directive Principles enshrined in the Constitution of India, the State shall, in particular, strive to minimize the inequalities in income, and endeavor to eliminate inequalities in status, facilities and opportunities.  Thus, the Principles spell out the socio economic democracy in the country. So, statement 1 is correct.
  
  

Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Directive Principles of State Policy