ICSE Class 9 History & Civics Question 5 of 8

Salient Features of the Constitution — II — Question 4

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Question 4

What happens in case of any conflict between the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights? Give reason to support your answer.

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In case of any conflict between the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights, the former shall prevail. This is because the welfare of the people as a whole is of paramount importance over that of an individual.