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:

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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only. Part IV of the Constitution of India deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which are outlined in Articles 36 to 51. Statement 1 is incorrect: The DPSP are not enforceable by courts. According to Article 37, the DPSPs are not justiciable (i.e., they cannot be enforced through legal action in courts). They are not legally binding and do not carry any legal consequences if violated. Statement 2 is correct: The provisions of the Directive Principles of State Policy are not enforceable by any court. This means that citizens cannot directly approach the courts for the enforcement of these principles, unlike Fundamental Rights (which are enforceable in court). Statement 3 is correct: Although DPSPs are not enforceable by courts, they are intended to influence the state’s policies and lawmaking process. They act as guiding principles for the government to ensure that the laws passed are aligned with the values of social justice, equality, and welfare. SUPER HINT &quot;If DPSPs were enforceable by courts, then what would be the differenc

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