Question

i) The objective of Directive Principles is to embody the concept of welfare state.
ii) Directive principles can be called positive rights given to citizens.
iii) Parliament can amend Fundamental rights for implementing Directive principles.
iv) Apart from Part IV, no directives have been provided in the constitution.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

• A. a) i) and ii) only
  
• B. b) i), ii) and iii) only
  
• C. c) i), ii) and iv) only
  
• D. d) All of the above
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B b) i), ii) and iii) only


B)
Explanation:
• Article 335 directs the government to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections.
• Article 350 (A) directs the state to provide adequate facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at the primary stage of education. Similarly Article 351 is a directive for development of Hindi language.
• Article 39 (b) and Article 39 (c) can be given precedence over Article 14, 19 and not all the Directive Principles