According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
✓ Correct answer: c) Directive Principles of State Policy
ExplanationAccording to Article 37 of the Indian Constitution, though Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are not enforceable by any court, but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.DPSP constitutes a comprehensive socio-economic and political programme for a modern democratic State.DPSP are ‘positive in nature’, which embodies the concept of a ‘welfare state’ and not that of a ‘police state’.DPSP are the constitutional instructions or recommendations to the State in legislative, executive and administrative matters.Polity 173 80
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