Questions for: Directive Principles of State Policy
Q:
The concept of Welfare State is included in the Constitution of India in the [IAS (Pre) 2015]
A) Directive Principles of State Policy
B) Fourth Schedule of the Constitution
C) Fundamental Rights
D) Preamble of the Constitution
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Q:
The idea of India as Welfare State is found in [UPPCS (Pre) 1997]
A) Preamble of the Constitution
B) Fundamental Duties
C) Directive Principles of State Policy
D) Both (A) and (C)
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Q:
The purpose of inclusion of Directive Principles in Indian Constitution is to establish [IAS (Pre) 2002]
A) Political Democracy
B) Social Democracy
C) Gandhian Democracy
D) Social and Economic Democracy
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Q:
Which of the following is not the objective of Directive Principles? [UPRO/ARO (Mains) 2013]
A) To establish a welfare State
B) To ensure socio-economic Justice
C) To establish a Religious State
D) To establish a Secular State
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
The Indian Constitution borrowed the Directive Principles from which country's constitution? [UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2008]
A) United Kingdom (UK)
B) United States of America (USA)
C) Ireland
D) Japan
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
Directive Principles of State Policy are [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]
A) Justiciable
B) Non-justiciable
C) Fundamental Rights
D) None of the above
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
According to the Constitution, which is fundamental to the governance of the country? [IAS (Pre) 2013]
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Fundamental Duties
C) Directive Principles of State Policy
D) Fundamental Rights and Duties
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
‘Equal Pay for Equal Work’ is ensured in the Constitution as [UPPCS (Pre) 1998]
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Directive Principles of State Policy
C) Fundamental Duties
D) Economic Rights
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
Which is not a Fundamental Right? [UPPCS (Mains) 2014]
A) Right Against Exploitation
B) Equal Pay for Equal Work
C) Equality Before Law
D) Right to Freedom of Religion
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
Which is included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? [UPPCS (Mains) 2012]
A) Protection in respect of conviction
B) Protection of life and liberty
C) Protection of minorities
D) Equal pay for equal work for men and women
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Q:
Panchayati Raj System is laid down under [45th BPSC (Pre) 2001]
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Fundamental Duties
C) Directive Principles of State Policy
D) Election Commission Act
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
Which Article directs State to organize Village Panchayats? [UPPCS (Pre) 2014]
A) Article 32
B) Article 40
C) Article 48
D) Article 51
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
Under the Constitution, village panchayat is a [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010]
A) Fundamental Right
B) Fundamental Duty
C) Directive Principle
D) None of the above
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
Which Article deals with promotion of international peace and security? [IAS (Pre) 2002]
A) Article 51
B) Article 48A
C) Article 43A
D) Article 41
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Q:
Promotion of International Peace and Security is included in the
A) Preamble to the Constitution
B) Directive Principles of State Policy
C) Fundamental Duties
D) Ninth Schedule
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
Which Article of the Constitution is related to Indian Foreign Policy?
A) Article 380
B) Article 312
C) Article 45
D) Article 51
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Q:
Provision of participation of workers in management of industry is in
A) Article 43
B) Article 43A
C) Article 45
D) Article 47
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
Principle added by 42nd Amendment to Directive Principles is
A) Equal pay for equal work
B) Participation of workers in industries
C) Right to work, education, assistance
D) Living wage and humane conditions
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
Not added to Directive Principles by 42nd Amendment is
A) Protection from exploitation
B) Equal justice and legal aid
C) Uniform civil code
D) Participation in management
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
Not a Directive Principle of State Policy is
A) Prohibition of intoxicating drinks
B) Cow Protection
C) Environment Protection
D) Free education up to 14 years
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Q:
Not a Directive Principle of State Policy is
A) Prohibition of intoxicating drinks
B) Prohibiting cow slaughter
C) Environmental protection
D) Free education up to 16 years
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Q:
Difference between Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights is
A) Former for Union Govt.
B) Former is constitutional, latter not
C) Directive Principles not enforceable
D) Fundamental Rights not enforceable
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
The Directive Principles are
A) Justifiable
B) Non-justifiable
C) Rigid
D) Flexible
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
A Directive Principle of State Policy is
A) Protect & improve environment
B) State shall not deny equality
C) State shall not discriminate
D) Untouchability enforcement
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Q:
Directive Principles are silent about
A) Adult education
B) Living wages
C) Free legal aid
D) Primary education till 16 years
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Q:
Directive Principle added later is
A) Organization of Panchayats
B) Cow Slaughter ban
C) Free Legal Aid
D) Uniform Civil Code
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
Not included in Directive Principles is
A) Prohibition of Liquor
B) Right to Work
C) Equal Wage
D) Right to Information
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Q:
Directive Principle of State Policy is
A) Uniform Civil Code
B) Freedom of the Press
C) Freedom of Religion
D) Equality Before Law
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Q:
Not a Directive Principle is
A) Equal pay for men and women
B) Right to livelihood
C) Abolition of Untouchability
D) Humane work conditions
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
Directive Principles is a cheque paid on Bank’s convenience – who said?
A) B.R. Ambedkar
B) K.M. Munshi
C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D) K.T. Shah
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Q:
Directive Principles: 1. Socio-economic democracy, 2. Not enforceable
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
Fundamental Duties: 1. Enforceable by legislation, 2. Correlated to legal duties
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Q:
Directive Principles constitute limitations upon: 1. legislative function, 2. executive function [IAS (Pre) 2017]
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Q:
Right against exploitation is granted to whom? 1. Children 2. Women 3. Tribals 4. Dalits [UPPCS (Mains) 2009]
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 1, 2 and 3
D) Only 2, 3 and 4
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
Included in Directive Principles: 1. Trafficking & forced labour, 2. Prohibition of intoxicants [IAS (Pre) 2008]
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
Gandhian Principles in Directive Principles: 1. Uniform Civil Code 2. Village Panchayats 3. Cottage Industries 4. Worker leisure [IAS (Pre) 2012]
A) 1, 2 and 4
B) 2 and 3
C) 1, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
Which are listed in Directive Principles: 1. Equal Pay 2. Uniform Civil Code 3. Small Family Norm 4. Mother tongue education [BPSC (Pre) 2016]
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 4
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
Items in Directive Principles: 1. Liquor ban 2. No child labour 3. No forced labour 4. No untouchability [UPPCS (Mains) 2002]
A) 1 and 2
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) Only 1
D) 2, 3 and 4
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Q:
Which fulfilled National Social Assistance Programme? 1. Fundamental Rights 2. Duties 3. Directive Principles [IAS (Pre) 2010]
A) Only 1
B) Only 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Q:
Match Articles with Subject: (a)40 (b)41 (c)44 (d)48 = ? [UPPCS (Pre) 2001]
A) 1 2 3 4
B) 2 3 1 4
C) 1 3 4 2
D) 3 2 4 1
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Q:
Assertion (A): MGNREGA gives 100 days employment; Reason (R): Right to employment is in Part III [UP Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013]
A) Both A & R true, R is correct explanation
B) Both A & R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
Answer:
C
Explanation:
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