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UPSC 2020: With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They shall be enforceable by courts. 2. They shall not be enforceable by any court. 3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3
(d)2 and 3 only
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only
Article 37 expressly states that the Directive Principles ‘shall not be enforceable by any court’ (negating statement 1) yet they are ‘fundamental in the governance of the country’ and ‘it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws’ (validating statements 2 and 3). Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct ⇒ option (d). ([edukemy.com](https://edukemy.com/blog/upsc-prelims-2020-question-paper-with-answer-key-general-studies-paper-1/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper 1, as Question 18. It falls under Indian Polity > Directive Principles Of State Policy.
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