Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:
Supreme Court has raised the status of many provisions of directive principles to that of fundamental right under which of the following Article?
Options:
Article 14
Article 18
Article 19
Article 21
Correct Answer:
Article 21
Explanation:
Articles 36-51 in Part IV of the Constitution lay down the guiding principles of governance for the State are called the 'Directive Principles of State Policy'. Supreme Court has raised the status of many provisions of directive principles to that of fundamental right by suggesting they violate one's right to life (Art. 21).