Which of the following formed the sources for drafting the Directive Principles of State Policy?

1. Irish Constitution
2. UN Human Rights Charter
3. Mahatma Gandhi's ideas
4. All of the above

The Directive Principles are mere …………… to the State to attain certain set objectives.

1. orders
2. requests
3. directions
4. promises

(A) The Directive Principles of State Policy are a substitute for the laws to ensure welfare of all the citizens.

(R) The Directive Principles are guidelines for the governments to make laws.

1. (A) is true but (R) is false.
2. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.

Which of the following is incorrect regarding the Directive Principles?

1. They provide a measure to judge a government's performance
2. They provide a framework for political, social and economic programmes for a modern democratic state
3. They enlighten and educate people about profitability for the nation
4. They provide a direction to courts in respect of safeguarding rights of the citizens