Question

Which group of the following articles of the Indian Constitution contains Directive principles of State policy?

• A. 36-51
• B. 28-48
• C. 42-56
• D. 30-49

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 36-51

Directive Principles of State Policy aim to create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life. They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a welfare state. Though the Directive Principles are non-justiciable rights of the people but fundamental in the governance of the country, it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws per Article 37. Besides, all executive agencies of union and states should also be guided by these principles. Even the judiciary has to keep them in mind in deciding cases