How are Directive Principles of state policy different from Fundamental Right?
- AThe former are for the Central Government and the latter for the States
- BThe former are not a part of the Constitution, while the latter are
- CDirective Principles of policy are not enforceable while fundamental right are enforceable
- DNone of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Directive Principles of policy are not enforceable while fundamental right are enforceable
Explanation
The Directive Principles of State Policy differ from Fundamental Rights because the Directive Principles are non-justiciable, whereas Fundamental Rights are enforceable by courts. Directive Principles are described in Part IV of the Constitution and are directives for establishing a welfare state, whereas Fundamental Rights described in Part III are guarantees of protection given to individuals against the State.