Which of the following is a feature of the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution?

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SSC CHSL Exam 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 03 Aug, 2023 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is non-justiciable.

Key Points

The directive principles of State policy ( aka DPSP ) were borrowed from Ireland in 1937. However, the idea of DPSP originated in Spain.
DPSP are an integral part of the Indian constitution and is listed in Part IV, articles 36 - 51.
DPSP are non-justiciable in nature.
The Sapru committee in 1945 suggested the two categories of individual rights i.e.
Justiciable and non-justiciable rights.
The instrument and instructions from the GOI Act 1935 were taken as DPSP in the constitution.

Additional Information

Fundamental duties: fundamental duties are borrowed from the USSR whereas the very concept of fundamental duties comes from Japan.
Fundamental rights: they were borrowed from the USA.
US constitution: fundamental rights, independence of the judiciary, judicial review, impeachment of the president, removal of the supreme court and high court, the post of vice president.
Canadian constitution: federation with a strong centre, vesting of residuary powers in the centre appointment of state government by the centre, advisory jurisdiction of the supreme court.
USSR constitution: fundamental duties, the ideals of justice (social, economic and political).