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Read the given Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R) carefully and choose the correct option Assertion (A): The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) can be enforced by the courts. Reasoning (R):…

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Read the given Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R) carefully and choose the correct option
Assertion (A): The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) can be enforced by the courts.
Reasoning (R): The DPSP are guidelines for the governance of India, but they cannot be enforced by the courts
  1. Both Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R) are true, and Reasoning (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
  2. Both Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R) are true, but Reasoning (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
  3. Assertion (A) is true, but Reasoning (R) is false
  4. Assertion (A) is false, but Reasoning (R) is true

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - Assertion (A) is false, but Reasoning (R) is true
Under Article 37 the Directive Principles are not enforceable by any court though fundamental in governance. So the Assertion is false and the Reason is true.

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