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Assertion (A): Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Part IV shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
Reason (R): Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights are both complementary to each other but in case of any controversy fundamental rights will prevail.

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Directive Principles guide governance but cannot override Fundamental Rights in case of a conflict.
Updated On: Aug 11, 2025
  • Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • A is true but R is false
  • A is false but R is true
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The Correct Option is A

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Directive Principles (Part IV) are non-justiciable but fundamental in governance, guiding the State in policy-making. Fundamental Rights (Part III) and Directive Principles are meant to complement each other, but when they conflict, Fundamental Rights prevail as per constitutional provisions and judicial interpretation. Hence, both statements are true, and R explains A accurately.
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