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Q71. 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:

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:

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 2020 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 2 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Statement 1 is incorrect & Statement 2 is correct: Article 37 explicitly states that the provisions contained in Part IV shall not be enforceable by any court (non-justiciable).
  • Statement 3 is correct: Article 37 also states that the principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Since DPSPs are non-justiciable guiding principles rather than enforceable fundamental rights, Statement 1 and Statement 2 are mutually contradictory. Eliminating Statement 1 instantly leaves option (d) as the only viable choice.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q71)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — (d) 2 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q71

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 71 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (D): "(d) 2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 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?

Since DPSPs are nonjusticiable guiding principles rather than enforceable fundamental rights, Statement 1 and Statement 2 are mutually contradictory. Eliminating Statement 1 instantly leaves option (d) as the only viable choice.

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