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Q76. Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy: 1. The Principles spell out 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?

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

  1. The Principles spell out 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?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2015 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Statement 1 is correct: The DPSPs aim to establish socio-economic democracy in India, contrasting with Fundamental Rights which primarily establish political democracy.
  • Statement 2 is correct: By virtue of Article 37, the provisions contained in Part IV are non-justiciable and cannot be enforced by any court.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q76)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — (c) Both 1 and 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2015 Q76

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 76 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (C): "(c) Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2015 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Fundamental Rights & DPSP". You can explore all repeated questions from Fundamental Rights & DPSP in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Fundamental Rights & DPSP UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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