Fundamental governance principles

The Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Constitution) are specifically described as fundamental in the governance of the country, providing guidelines for the formulation of policy. While Fundamental Rights (Part III) protect individual freedoms and Fundamental Duties (Part IVA) impose obligations on citizens, the Directive Principles are explicitly meant to guide state policy and are declared to be fundamental to governance. These principles are non-justiciable but form the foundation of policy-making. > Structure: FR = Individual rights, FD = Citizen duties, DPSP = State policy guidance. Answer: c.