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Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Question No. 75Interactive Test Mode
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Q75. Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislative function. 2. executive function. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon

  1. legislative function.
  2. executive function.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2017 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Directive Principles of State Policy are positive obligations and guidelines for the state; they do not constitute limitations upon legislative or executive functions. It is Fundamental Rights that act as negative obligations or limitations upon state actions.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

DPSPs are affirmative guidelines ('instruments of instructions') intended to guide state actions rather than restrict them. Since 'limitation' applies to Fundamental Rights and not DPSPs, both statements are false.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017 (Q75)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2017 Q75

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I Question 75 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2017 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (D): "(d) Neither 1 nor 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2017 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?

DPSPs are affirmative guidelines ('instruments of instructions') intended to guide state actions rather than restrict them. Since 'limitation' applies to Fundamental Rights and not DPSPs, both statements are false.

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