Directive Principle Of State Policy

1

Directive Principles of States Policy provide

A
Political democracy
B
Social democracy only
C
Economic democracy only
D
Social and Economic democracy

2

Which of these DPSPs are socialistic in nature

  1. Panchayati Raj.
  2. Right to work, to education and to public assistance.
  3. Living wages and humane conditions of work.
  4. Promotion of international peace and security.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I, II and III
B
II and III
C
II, III and IV
D
All of the above

3

Consider the following statements with respect to DPSPs

  1. They are classified into Gandhian, Socialistic and international in the Constitution.
  2. They are superior to Fundamental Rights.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
Only I is correct
B
Only II is correct
C
Both I and II are correct
D
Both I and II are incorrect

4

Match the following:

Policy of the government Article of the Constitution
I. Old age pension schemes for people above 65 years. A. Article 41
II. Adoption of Criminal Procedure Code (1973). B. Article 50
III. The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana. C. Article 48
IV. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Program.
Select the correct answer from the code below:
A
I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-B
B
I-A, II-B III-C, IV-A
C
I-B, II-B III-C, IV-B
D
I-A, II-A, III-C, IV-B

5

Concept of social and economic Justice is present in

  1. Preamble
  2. DPSP

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
Only I is correct
B
Only II is correct
C
Both are correct
D
Both are incorrect

6

Which among the following trends in the context of India represents the implementation of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)?

  1. Establishment of Planning Commission
  2. Bringing of Tenancy Reforms
  3. Nationalisation of Banks
  4. Conferring constitutional status to PRIs

Choose the correct code(s):

A
I and IV Only
B
I, II and III
C
I, III and IV
D
I, II, III and IV

7

What would have been the possible reasons for making DPSPs a tool of moral accountability rather than the legal accountability, at the time of enactment of constitution?

  1. Centre-State Relations in India has not been very satisfactory
  2. States were underdeveloped
  3. Dearth of Financial resources in the country
  4. High diversity of Indian society

Choose the correct code(s):

A
I, II and III
B
II and III
C
II, III and IV
D
I and II

8

For implementing and giving effect to some fundamental rights and directive principles, certain laws have to be enacted by the Parliament of the country. Such fundamental rights and DPSP include the provisions given in

  1. Article 15
  2. Article 17
  3. Article 23
  4. Article 48

Choose the correct option:

A
1 and 2
B
2 only
C
2 and 3
D
All of the above

9

Which statement (s) is/are correct?

  1. There is a dominance of civil and political rights in Fundamental Rights
  2. There is a dominance of social and economic rights in Directive Principles
Choose the correct option:
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None of the above

10

The makers of Indian constitution were influenced by different schools of thought which is reflected in various articles of directive principles of state policy. Which of the following are these schools of thought?

  1. Universalism
  2. Socialism
  3. Gandhism
  4. Liberalism
  5. Humanism

Choose the correct statement/s:

A
1 and 3
B
2, 3 & 4
C
3 only
D
All of the above

11

Article 51 of the Indian Constitution lays down some Directive Principles of State Policy. Under this, the State shall endeavour to –

  1. Promote international peace and security
  2. Maintain just and honourable relations between nations
  3. Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organized people with one another;
  4. Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.

Choose the correct option:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above

12

Which of the following provisions are derived from the Constitution of India?

  1. The Directive Principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
  2. The state should promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies.

Options:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
None of the above

13

Which of the following is/are advocated by both the Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties enumerated in the Constitution?

  1. Fostering of scientific ideas in the society
  2. Protecting and improving the natural environment.
  3. Protecting places and objects associated with the country’s history and heritage.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1, 2 and 3

14

Which of the following Directive Principles were added to the Constitution through amendment?

  1. To secure opportunities for healthy development of Children.
  2. Equal pay for equal work for men and woman.
  3. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

15

Which among the following is the fundamental objective of Directive Principle of State policy?

A
Equality of status and opportunities
B
Political justice
C
Social and Economic Democracy
D
Liberty of Faith

16

The articles forming the Directive Principles of State Policy reflect the different schools of thought which influenced the makers of Indian constitution. Which of the following are these schools of thought?

  1. Gandhism
  2. Liberalism
  3. Humanism
  4. Intellectualism
  5. Welfarism

Choose the correct statement/s:

A
I, II and IV
B
II, III & V
C
I, III and V
D
None of the above

17

Which of the following is a part of Directive Principle of State Policy?

A
Promote mother tongue language in primary education.
B
Consider the claims of SC and ST to services but maintain efficiency in the administration.
C
Promotion of Co-operative Societies.
D
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.

18

Which of the following are the federal features of Indian constitution?

  1. Rigid Constitution
  2. Provisions of Article 3
  3. Bicameralism
  4. Integrated Judiciary
A
I and II only
B
I and III only
C
II and III only
D
III and IV

19

Match the following:

Source feature borrowed
I.Irish Constitution 1.Concurrent list.
II.Australian Constitution 2.Directive Principles of State Policy
III.Japanese Constitution 3.procedure for amendment of constitution
IV.South African 4.procedure

Constitution established by law.

Codes:

A
I-1, II-2, III-3, IV-4
B
I-2, II-1, III-4, IV-3
C
I-1, II-4, III-2, IV-3
D
I-4, II-1, III-3, IV-2

20

Consider the following with respect to the rights of older persons:

  1. Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act (2007) has been made in view of the provision of Article 41 of the Constitution.
  2. There is a provision of free medical facilities for senior citizens.
  3. There is a penal provision for abandonment of senior citizens.

Choose the correct option:

A
I, II only
B
II, III only
C
III, I only
D
I, II, III

21

Consider the following regarding Article 41 of the Constitution. It does not include….

A
Securing just and humane conditions of work.
B
Securing right to work.
C
Securing public assistance in case of unemployment.
D
Provision of assistance in case of disabled people.

22

Which among the following trends in the context of India represents the implementation of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)?

  1. Establishment of Planning Commission
  2. Bringing of Tenancy Reforms
  3. Nationalisation of Banks
  4. Conferring constitutional status to PRIs

Choose the correct code(s):

A
I and IV Only
B
I, II and III
C
I, III and IV
D
I, II, III and IV

23

What would have been the possible reasons for making DPSPs a tool of moral accountability rather than the legal accountability, at the time of enactment of constitution?

  1. Centre-State Relations in India has not been very satisfactory
  2. States were underdeveloped
  3. Dearth of Financial resources in the country
  4. High diversity of Indian society

Choose the correct code(s):

A
I, II and III
B
II and III
C
II, III and IV
D
I and II

24

Consider the following provisions listed under the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India:

  1. To secure for citizens of India a uniform civil code.
  2. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests.
  3. To secure the right to work, to education and to public assistance in case of unemployment.
  4. To separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the state.

Which of the above provisions signify the Liberal-Intellectual Principles?

A
I and IV only
B
II and III only
C
I, III and IV only
D
All of the above

25

Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding forests and wildlife is:

A
A fundamental right.
B
One of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
C
One of the Fundamental Duties.
D
Both, one of the Directive Principles of State Policy and one of the Fundamental Duties.

26

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:

  1. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
  2. Organisation of village Panchayat.
  3. To promote educational and economic interests of the weaker sections.
  4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities.

Which of the above are the Socialist Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A
I, II and IV only
B
II and III only
C
I and IV only
D
I, II, III and IV

27

Which of the following is not a directive principle under Part 4 of the constitution?

A
Secure uniform civil code throughout the country
B
To separate judiciary from executive in public services of state
C
To organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines
D
None of the above