Directive Principles of State Policy Quiz - UPSC, SSC, Bank, Railways & Govt Exams

When and which committee suggested the justiciable and non justiciable types of Rights?

Sapru Committee

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

Bhurelal committee

None of these

What are the ideals that a state must keep in mind while framing policies called?

Fundamental Rights

Directive Principles of State Policy

Gandhian Principles

Socialism

Which of the following articles consists of equal pay for equal work for men and women?

Article 31

Article 39A

Article 41

Article 39

Which of the articles in the Constitution state the Gandhian Principles?

Article 40-48

Article 41-48

Article 42

Article 40

Which article states about Uniform Civil Code throughout the country?

Article 48

Article 44

Article 42

Article 49

Which of the new DPSP was added to the Constitution through the 42nd amendment?

To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor

Promote international peace and security between nations

State need to minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities

Prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs

Which amendment made elementary education for all children a fundamental right? Also choose the article added after that:

80th Amendment, Article 21 A

86th Amendment, Article 21

44th Amendment, Article 22 A

86th Amendment, Article 21 A

From which country has Indian Constitution borrowed DPSP?

USA

Ireland

France

Japan

Which article defines the State?

Article 36

Article 37

Article 38

Article 39

Which article deals with the promotion of the welfare of the people?

Article 37

Article 38

Article 39

Article 40

Which article emphasizes equal justice and free legal aid?

Article 39

Article 39A

Article 40

Article 41

Which article pertains to the organization of village panchayats?

Article 40

Article 41 c) Article 42 d) Article 43

Which article focuses on the right to work, education, and public assistance?

Article 41

Article 42

Article 43

Article 44

The State shall protect every monument or place of artistic or historic interest, according to:

Article 48

Article 49

Article 50

Article 51

Which article promotes the participation of workers in the management of industries?

Article 43A

Article 43B

Article 44

Article 45

Which article focuses on the promotion of cooperative societies?

Article 43A

Article 43B

Article 44

Article 45

Which article pertains to the separation of judiciary from the executive?

Article 45

Article 46

Article 47

Article 50

Which amendment added Article 48A to the Directive Principles of State Policy?

42nd Amendment Act of 1976

44th Amendment Act of 1978

86th Amendment Act of 2002

97th Amendment Act of 2011

Which organization aimed to bring about social and economic equity and justice through its Five-Year Plans?

Planning Commission

Niti Ayog

Reserve Bank of India

Ministry of Finance

Which measures were introduced to help the underprivileged sections in India?

Acts to protect the interests of the poor

Protection of wildlife and conservation of forests

Development of cottage industries

All of these

Which act was passed to protect the interests of women in India?

Maternity Benefits Act

Equal Remuneration Act

Protection of Civil Rights Act

Right to Education Act

Which amendment added Article 48A to the Directive Principles of State Policy?

42nd Amendment Act of 1976

44th Amendment Act of 1978

86th Amendment Act of 2002

97th Amendment Act of 2011

What is the main limitation of Directive Principles of State Policy?

They are legally binding on the state

They are justiciable in the courts

The state has a moral duty to implement them

They can be easily enforced by the judiciary

Who described Directive Principles of State Policy as "pious wishes"?

K.T. Shah b) T.T. Krishnamachari c) K. Santhanam d) Granville Austin

T.T. Krishnamachari

K. Santhanam

Granville Austin

According to Granville Austin, both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy are the ______________ of the constitution.

foundation

conscience

essence

backbone

Fundamental Rights are _______________ in nature, while Directive Principles of State Policy are _______________ in nature.

positive, negative

negative, positive

enforceable, non-justiciable

non-justiciable, enforceable

In cases of conflict between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy, which one prevails?

Fundamental Rights

Directive Principles of State Policy

Both have equal weight

It depends on the specific case

The Minerva Mills case of 1980 emphasized the ___________________ between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.

conflict

superiority

harmony

separation

The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in India is derived from which country's constitution?

Spanish Constitution

Irish Constitution

Indian Constitution

French Constitution

Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)?

Part I

Part II

Part III

Part IV

What is the scope of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) compared to Fundamental Rights (FRs)?

DPSP protects the rights of a citizen, while FRs work at a macro level.

DPSP and FRs have equal scope and protect individual rights.

DPSP focuses on socioeconomic justice, while FRs protect civil liberties.

DPSP and FRs have overlapping scope and protect both individual and collective rights.

Are Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) enforceable by law?

Yes, they are enforceable through legal mechanisms.

No, they are non-justiciable and not enforceable by law.

They are partially enforceable based on specific circumstances.

DPSP enforceability varies depending on the interpretation by the judiciary.

Which classification of Directive Principles of State Policy is based on Gandhian principles?

Socialist Principles

Gandhian Principles c) Liberal and Intellectual Principles d) None of the above

Liberal and Intellectual Principles

None of these

According to Article 39 of the Indian Constitution, the State shall direct its policies towards securing:

Right to education for all citizens

Equal pay for equal work for both men and women

Protection of the strength and health of workers

All of these

Which article of the Indian Constitution promotes the formation of village panchayats as units of self-government?

Article 40

Article 41

Article 42

Article 43

The State shall endeavor to promote cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis in rural areas as stated in:

Article 42

Article 43

Article 43A

Article 44

The State shall protect every monument or place of artistic or historic interest, according to:

Article 48

Article 49

Article 50

Article 51

Which constitutional amendment introduced the provision for free legal aid to the poor under DPSP?

42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976

44th Constitutional Amendment, 1978

86th Amendment Act, 2002

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992

What do Directive Principles of State Policy aim to achieve?

Immediate enforcement

Social and economic justice

Political stability

Individual freedoms

Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Part I

Part III

Part IV

Part VI

Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from which Constitution?

United States Constitution

British Constitution

Irish Constitution

French Constitution

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy?

Article 32

Article 44

Article 51

Article 36

Directive Principles are considered as:

Justiciable

Non-justiciable

Fundamental Rights

Concurrent List

Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?

Promotion of international peace and security

Equal pay for equal work

Free and compulsory education for children

Abolition of untouchability

Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added a new Directive Principle related to the protection of the environment?

42nd Amendment

44th Amendment

73rd Amendment

86th Amendment

The Directive Principles of State Policy are primarily aimed at the governance of:

State governments only

Central government only

Both state and central governments

Local self-government bodies

Which article deals with the provision of just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief?

Article 43

Article 42

Article 44

Article 45

Which article pertains to the separation of judiciary from the executive?

Article 45

Article 47

Article 46

Article 50

According to Granville Austin, both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy are the ______________ of the constitution.

foundation

conscience

essence

backbone

Which act was passed to protect the interests of women in India?

Maternity Benefits Act

Equal Remuneration Act

Protection of Civil Rights Act

Right to Education Act

Which Article of the Indian Constitution describes the Directive Principles of State Policy as fundamental in the governance of the country but not justiciable?

Article 36

Article 37

Article 38

Article 33

Which of the following Directive Principles aims to promote the welfare of the people by securing a just social order?

To provide adequate livelihood to all citizens

To promote the interests of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes

To ensure that the ownership and control of material resources are distributed to serve the common good

To provide free and compulsory primary education

Which Directive Principle is specifically concerned with the establishment of a uniform civil code throughout India?

Article 44

Article 45

Article 46

Article 47

Which Directive Principle promotes the organization of village panchayats to enable them to function as units of self-government?

Article 40

Article 41

Article 42

Article 45

Which Directive Principle is aimed at minimizing inequalities in income and wealth and ensuring that economic resources are used for the common good?

Article 41

Article 39(b)

Article 43A

Article 50