The most important difference between a Fundamental Right and a Directive Principle is that a Directive Principle

cannot be enforced by any courtCorrect answerYour answerapplies only to the States and not to the UnionCorrect answerYour answercan be suspended during an emergencyCorrect answerYour answerrequires a separate law of Parliament to existCorrect answerYour answer

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Article 37 states plainly that the Directive Principles shall not be enforceable by any court.
They are nevertheless declared fundamental in the governance of the country, and it is the duty of the State to apply them when making laws.
They bind the Union as much as the States, and they are not suspended during an emergency.

Concept: Enforceability under Article 37
Typical timeTypical: 35 s
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The rule this testsDirective Principles of State Policy

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The most important difference between a Fundamental Right and a Directive Principle is that a Directive Principle

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