Q. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Directive Principles are important for economic, social and political functions in a Modern Democratic State.
Reason (R): The core objectives of Directive Principles is to establish economic and social democracy.
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
b) (A) is false, but (R) is true
c) (A) is true, but (R) is false
d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Correct Answer: a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Both statements are true, but the Reason does not fully explain the Assertion.
Why (A) is true:
– DPSPs guide the State across economic (Arts. 38, 39, 41–43A), social (Arts. 45, 46, 47), and even political-institutional functions (Art. 40 on Panchayats, Art. 50 on separation of judiciary, Art. 51 on international peace, Art. 44 on UCC). They are thus important for economic, social, and political governance in a modern democratic state.
Why (R) is true:
– The core objective of DPSPs is to realize a welfare state by establishing social and economic democracy. This is a settled constitutional understanding (e.g., Minerva Mills), where DPSPs are aimed at social and economic justice.
Why (R) is not the correct explanation of (A):
– (R) addresses only the social and economic dimensions, while (A) includes political functions too. Traditionally, Fundamental Rights are said to secure political democracy, and DPSPs primarily pursue social and economic democracy; hence (R) does not fully explain the political aspect asserted in (A).
