Q17. Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitutes limitations upon
Legislative Function
Executive Function
Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.
The Directive Principles of State Policy do not impose restrictions on legislative or executive functions. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are not correct.
Fundamental rights serve as constraints on legislative and executive functions.
In 1945, the Sapru Committee proposed two categories of individual rights.
One type of right is justiciable, while the other is not.
Fundamental Rights are justiciable rights.
The non-justiciable are referred to as State Policy Directive Principles.
State policy directive principles are typically classified into three types:
