2017 · Q68
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- 1The Directive Principles of State Policy are meant for promoting social and economic democracy in India.
- 2The Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution of India are ordinarily subject to reasonable restrictions.
- 3Secularism is one of the basic features of Constitution of any country.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 only
- B2 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is true: the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV, e.g., Article 38) aim at securing a social order permeated by social and economic justice — that is, socio-economic democracy. Statement 2 is true: the Fundamental Rights guaranteed to citizens are subject to reasonable restrictions (e.g., Article 19(2)–(6)). Statement 3 is false as worded: secularism is a basic feature of the Indian Constitution (Kesavananda Bharati; S.R. Bommai), but it is not a feature of the constitution of 'any country' — several states have official or established religions. Hence statements 1 and 2 only are correct.