Question

Choose the correct option based on the statements below:
1. Fundamental Rights are affirmative directions while Directive Principles are prohibitive in nature because they put limitations on the State.
2. Fundamental Rights establish a Welfare State in India while Directive Principles make India a liberal political democracy.

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

Fundamental Rights = Political democracy (individual liberties).
Directive Principles = Welfare state (social and economic goals).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Analyze Statement 1
Fundamental Rights are not “prohibitive” or “affirmative” in a blanket sense.
They are mostly negative obligations on the State — meaning the State is prohibited from interfering in certain individual liberties (e.g., Right to Equality, Right to Freedom).
Directive Principles, on the other hand, are positive directions to the State to promote welfare objectives.
So, Statement 1 is incorrect. Step 2: Analyze Statement 2
The role of establishing a Welfare State is attributed to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) under Part IV of the Constitution.
Fundamental Rights, under Part III, ensure political democracy by guaranteeing civil liberties.
So, the assertion in Statement 2 is also incorrect.