Question

UPSC Prelims 2020 Question:

In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by

1. the Preamble of the Constitution
2. a Directive Principle of State Policy
3. the Seventh Schedule
4. the conventional practice

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: a Directive Principle of State Policy

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

Article 50 of the Constitution of India states that “The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State”. This article is mentioned under the Part IV—Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution of India.

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Directive Principles of State Policy

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