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Question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution explicitly declares that the Directive Principles are fundamental in the governance of the country?

  1. Article 36
  2. Article 37
  3. Article 38
  4. Article 51

Answer:

Option B: Article 37

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 37”.

Article 37 of the Constitution states that although the Directive Principles are non-justiciable, they are fundamental in the governance of the country and that it is the duty of the State to apply them in law-making.