Question

Which of the following statements is/are not indicative of the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
I. Directive Principles are aimed at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights are for protecting individuals from State encroachment.
II. Fundamental Rights are limitations on State action, while Directive Principles are positive instructions for the Government to work towards a just socio-economic order.
III. Fundamental Rights were included in the original Constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the First Amendment.
IV. Fundamental Rights are amendable, but Directive Principles cannot be amended.

• A. I and II
• B. II and III
• C. III and IV
• D. I, II and III

Answer 1

The correct option is C III and IV

Option C is the correct. This is because 3rd and 4th statements do not outline the differences between the features of Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. Both the fundamental rights and directive principles were included in the original Constitution. The Supreme Court has ruled that all provisions of the Constitution, including fundamental rights, can be amended. However, the Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the constitution.