With reference to the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. The Directive Principles of State Policy aim to promote social and economic democracy in India. 2. Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Constitution are generally subject to reasonable restrictions. 3. Secularism is an indispensable and mandatory feature of the constitution of every nation in the world. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) focus on social and economic justice and aim to promote social and economic democracy. Statement 2 is correct: Fundamental Rights (Part III, Articles 12-35) are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions. Statement 3 is incorrect: While secularism is a basic feature of the Indian Constitution, it is not a mandatory feature of every nation's constitution. For example, nations like Vatican City or Pakistan have state religions and are not secular.