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In the context of Part IV of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: I. Under Article 36, unless the context otherwise requires, “the State” in Part IV has the same meaning as…

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In the context of Part IV of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
I. Under Article 36, unless the context otherwise requires, “the State” in Part IV has the same meaning as in Part III.
II. Under Article 37, the Directive Principles can be enforced by any court through a writ.
  1. Only I
  2. Only II
  3. Both I and II
  4. Neither I nor II

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Only I
Only the first statement is correct. Article 36 provides that in Part IV, unless the context otherwise requires, "the State" has the same meaning as in Part III, that is, the meaning given in Article 12. The second statement is wrong because Article 37 says the provisions of Part IV "shall not be enforceable by any court", although the principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and the State must apply them in making laws.

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