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Q: Which of the following statements is not true about the Directive Principles of State Policies?
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  • A. Reflects the ideals that the state has in mind by formulating policies and enacting laws.
  • B. They promote the welfare of the community and therefore it is social and socialist.
  • C. It is not legally enforceable by the courts for violations.
  • D. They are enforceable on their own and do not require any law to implement them.
Correct Answer: Option D - According to Article 37, the provisions contained in this part (Part-IV) shall not be enforceable by any court of law. This element has a political form rather than a legal one. They are just general instructions for the state but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws, so they are enforceable on their own.
D. According to Article 37, the provisions contained in this part (Part-IV) shall not be enforceable by any court of law. This element has a political form rather than a legal one. They are just general instructions for the state but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws, so they are enforceable on their own.

Explanations:

According to Article 37, the provisions contained in this part (Part-IV) shall not be enforceable by any court of law. This element has a political form rather than a legal one. They are just general instructions for the state but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws, so they are enforceable on their own.