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done Directive Principles of State Policy Total Questions - 32

• question_answer1)

  Which of the following statements about a uniform civil code is/are correct?

  1. It is binding on the State that a uniform civil code must be made applicable to all.

  2. The provision regarding a uniform civil code is contained in Part III of the Constitution.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both land 2                   done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Directive Principles of State Policy direct the State for which of the following?

  1. To secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people

  2. To separate judiciary from executive

  3. To improve public health

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Consider the following statements:

  Directive Principles of State Policy are:

  1. Directives in the nature of ideals of the state

  2. Directives influencing and shaping the policy of State

  3. Non-justiciable rights of the citizens

  Which of these statements is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   Only 3              done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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  Which of the following statements about the changes made by the forty second amendment to the Constitution relating to the Directive Principles of State Policy are correct?

  1. It enabled State to provide free legal aid to its citizens.

  2. It provided for the State to secure the participation of workers in the management of undertakings.

  3. It required the state to minimise inequalities in income and status.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2 done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 done clear
  C)
   2 and 3            done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Which one of the following is the real guiding factor for the State to meet social needs and for the establishment of new social order?
  A)
   Fundamental Rights                    done clear
  B)
   Preamble of the Constitution done clear
  C)
   Directive Principles of State Policy        done clear
  D)
   Distribution of Powers done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Which one of the following is not stated as a Directive Principle of State Policy in the Constitution of India?
  A)
   Organisation of village panchayats done clear
  B)
   Uniform civil code for the citizens done clear
  C)
   Separation of Judiciary from Executive done clear
  D)
   Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions done clear
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  Assertion (A): The Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of India are relevant in determining the limits of reasonable restrictions laid down in Article 19 dealing with the Fundamental Right to Freedom.

  Reason (R): The Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Constitution have been superseded by the Directive Principles.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Though the Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution are not enforceable by any court, yet they are:
  A)
   Fundamental in the governance of the country done clear
  B)
   Binding on the State done clear
  C)
   Enforceable at the instance of the President of India done clear
  D)
   Superior to Fundamental Rights done clear
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• question_answer9)

  Which of the following are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India?

  1. Uniform civil code for the citizens

  2. Separation of judiciary from executive

  3. Protection of monuments of national importance

  Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3             done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer10)
  With respect to the Directive Principles of State Policy, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  A)

  To secure just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief

  -

  Article 42

    done clear
  B)

  To organize village panchayats as units of self-government

  -

  Article 40

  done clear
  C)

  To secure the improvement of public health and the prohibition of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health

  -

  Article 47

  done clear
  D)

  To protect all monuments of historic interest and national importance

  -

  Article 50

  done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
  A)
   The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code. done clear
  B)
   The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interest of the weaker sections. done clear
  C)
   The State shall endeavour to promote adult education to eliminate illiteracy. done clear
  D)
   The State shall endeavour to protect every monument, place or object of artistic or historic interest. done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Which one of the following is not the objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
  A)
   To establish a welfare state                 done clear
  B)
   To ensure socio-economic justice done clear
  C)
   To establish a religious state               done clear
  D)
   To establish a secular state done clear
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  Assertion (A): The directive principles of state policy are not enforceable by any court.

  Reason (R): The directive principles are more or less fundamental in the governance of the country.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Which one of the following is a correct statement?                                        
  A)
   Primacy is given to all the directive principles contained in Part IV of the Constitution over fundamental rights.                                                                    done clear
  B)
   Primacy is given to all the fundamental rights conferred by Article 14-32 of the Constitution, over directive principles.                                                             done clear
  C)
   Primacy is given to all the fundamental rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution over directive principles.                                                                  done clear
  D)
   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. done clear
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• question_answer15)
  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 done clear
  B)
   Free legal aid                                                                                  done clear
  C)
   Uniform civil code for the citizens done clear
  D)
   Prohibition of the slaughter of cows and calves done clear
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• question_answer16)
  The term 'equal pay for equal work' is a:
  A)
   Directive Principle of State Policy         done clear
  B)
   Fundamental Right done clear
  C)
   Fundamental Duty                      done clear
  D)
   Constitutional Right done clear
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• question_answer17)

  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 done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?
  A)
   Organisation of Village Panchayats done clear
  B)
   Uniform Civil Code for citizens as well as non-citizens done clear
  C)
   Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases done clear
  D)
   Participation of workers in management of industries done clear
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• question_answer19)
  "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 done clear
  B)
   A.V. Dicey done clear
  C)
   Dr. B.R. Ambedkar                      done clear
  D)
   K.C. Where done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
  A)
   Fundamental Rights                     done clear
  B)
   Directive Principles of State Policy done clear
  C)
   Emergency provisions                   done clear
  D)
   Preamble to the Constitution done clear
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• question_answer21)

  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            done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   2 only done clear
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• question_answer22)

  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 done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer23)

  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             done clear
  B)
   2 and 4 done clear
  C)
   2 only  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer24)
  The Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental for the:
  A)
   Upliftment of backward classes           done clear
  B)
   Protection of individual rights done clear
  C)
   Administration of justice                 done clear
  D)
   Governance of state done clear
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• question_answer25)

  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 done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer26)
  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. done clear
  B)
   Directive Principles always get priority over Fundamental Rights. done clear
  C)
   Fundamental Rights always get priority over Directives Principles. done clear
  D)
   In some cases Directive Principles may get priority over Fundamental Rights. done clear
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• question_answer27)
   Right to work in India is a:
  A)
   Fundamental right                      done clear
  B)
   Directive principle done clear
  C)
   Constitutional right                     done clear
  D)
   Constitutional duty done clear
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• question_answer28)

  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                     done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer29)

  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            done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer30)
  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                     done clear
  B)
   Directive Principles of State Policy           done clear
  C)
   Fundamental Duties                     done clear
  D)
   Emergency provisions                      done clear
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• question_answer31)
  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. done clear
  B)
   Directive Principles have a political sanction. done clear
  C)
   Directive Principles are declaration of objectives for State Legislation. done clear
  D)
   Directive Principles promise equal income and free health care for all Indians. done clear
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• question_answer32)

  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              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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