Question Bank for UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Indian Constitution Directive Principles of State Policy

Primacy is given only to directive principles in clauses [b] and [c] of Article 39 over fundamental S rights conferred by Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution.

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15)

Which one of the following Directive Principles was not originally provided for in the Constitution of India?

A)

Citizen's right to an adequate means of livelihood

B)

Free legal aid

C)

Uniform civil code for the citizens

D)

Prohibition of the slaughter of cows and calves

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16)

The term 'equal pay for equal work' is a:

A)

Directive Principle of State Policy

B)

Fundamental Right

C)

Fundamental Duty

D)

Constitutional Right

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17)

Assertion (A): Secularism is a basic feature of the Constitution of India in the sense that the State should be neutral to the different religions.

Reason (R): One of the Directive Principles of State Policy states that it will be a part of the duty of the state to improve the breeds of cattle and stop the slaughter of cows and calves.

A)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

B)

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C)

A is true but R is false

D)

A is false but R is true

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18)

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

A)

Organisation of Village Panchayats

B)

Uniform Civil Code for citizens as well as non-citizens

C)

Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases

D)

Participation of workers in management of industries

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19)

"Directive Principles of State Policy are the conscience of the Constitution which embody the social philosophy of the Constitution" was described by:

A)

Granville Austin

B)

A.V. Dicey

C)

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

D)

K.C. Where

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20)

Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?

A)

Fundamental Rights

B)

Directive Principles of State Policy

C)

Emergency provisions

D)

Preamble to the Constitution

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21)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India gave primacy to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights.

2. Minerva Mills case ruled that there has to be a balance between Part III and Part IV of the Constitution.

3. National Commission for Review of the Working of the Constitution has recommended that Directive Principles be made justiciable.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A)

1 and 2

B)

2 and 3

C)

1 and 3

D)

2 only

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22)

Assertion (A): Laws covered under Article 39 [a] and [c] have been given protective shield against some of the fundamental rights.

Reason (R): The Directive Principles are also regarded relevant for considering what are reasonable restrictions under Article 19?

A)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

B)

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C)

A is true but R is false

D)

A is false but R is true

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23)

Which of the following is/are among Directive Principles of State Policy?

1. The State shall strive to promote science and technology for development.

2. The State shall endeavour to secure for citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout India.

3. The State shall try to develop population policy and family planning programmes.

4. The State shall take steps to promote tourism.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A)

1 and 3

B)

2 and 4

C)

2 only

D)

1, 2, 3 and 4

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24)

The Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental for the:

A)

Upliftment of backward classes

B)

Protection of individual rights

C)

Administration of justice

D)

Governance of state

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25)

Assertion (A): Any individual affected due to violation of any of the Directive Principles of State Policy, cannot move the court.

Reason (R): The Directive Principles are not justiciable.

A)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

B)

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C)

A is true but R is false

D)

A is false but R is true

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26)

Which one of the following statements regarding the current status of the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles is correct?

A)

Directive Principles cannot get priority over Fundamental Rights in any case.

B)

Directive Principles always get priority over Fundamental Rights.

C)

Fundamental Rights always get priority over Directives Principles.

D)

In some cases Directive Principles may get priority over Fundamental Rights.

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27)

Right to work in India is a:

A)

Fundamental right

B)

Directive principle

C)

Constitutional right

D)

Constitutional duty

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28)

Assertion (A): It is the legal and Constitutional duty of the State to provide legal aid to the poor.

Reason (R): No one shall be denied justice by reason of his poverty.

A)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

B)

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C)

A is true but R is false

D)

A is false but R is true

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29)

Consider the following statements:

Directive Principles of State Policy are:

1. Not amendable

2. Not enforceable by any court

3. Fundamental in the governance of the country

Which of the above statements are correct?

A)

1 and 2

B)

1 and 3

C)

2 and 3

D)

1, 2 and 3

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30)

The Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act, 1935, has been in- corporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as:

A)

Fundamental Rights

B)

Directive Principles of State Policy

C)

Fundamental Duties

D)

Emergency provisions

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31)

Which one of the following is not a correct description of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A)

Directive Principles are not enforceable by the courts.

B)

Directive Principles have a political sanction.

C)

Directive Principles are declaration of objectives for State Legislation.

D)

Directive Principles promise equal income and free health care for all Indians.

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32)

Consider the following statements:

1. Article 46 of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

2. Article 44 of the Constitution of India provides for promotion of cottage industries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

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