Revision Series | Polity | DPSP | 46

December 4, 2023

According to Article 36 the term state has the same meaning as in part III of the constitution dealing with Fundamental Rights, which of the following bodies is included in state?
1. Parliament.
2. Councils of Ministers
3. Public sector enterprise
4. Municipal corporation
5. National Tiger Conservation Authority
Select the correct answer using codes given below:

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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Answer : D

Which of the following Directive principles of state policy added through amendment after 2002?
1. States to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of 6 years.
2. To secure opportunities for the healthy development of children.
3. To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
4. State to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only
(B) 1 and 4 only
(C) 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer : B

Which one of the following principles is kept in mind during the enacting of policy?

(A) Fundamental rights
(B) Poor and vulnerable peoples
(C) Both (a) and (b)
(D) Directive principles of State Policy

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Answer : D

Which of the following Directive principles of state policy can be listed in Gandhian principles?
1. To promote cottage industries on the individual or co-operation basis in rural areas.
2. To secure opportunities for the healthy development of children.
3. To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs.
4. 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 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1 and 3 only

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Answer : D

Which of the following Directive principles of states policy added through 42nd amendment Act 1976?1.
1. To secure opportunities for healthy Development of children.
2. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
3. To protect and improve the environment and wildlife.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

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Answer : D

Consider the following statements regarding Directive principles of state policy.
1. It was borrowed from the American constitution and enumerated in Part IV.
2. It is legally binding on legislative and executive organs of the Central and state governments.
3. It is fundamental in governance of the nation and promotes welfare of the people.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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Answer : B

Which one of the following embodies the concept of a Welfare of state and not that of a Police 'states’?

(A) Fundamental Rights
(B) Fundamental Duties
(C) Directive principles of state policy
(D) Preamble

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Answer : C

Consider the following statements regarding to Directive principles of state policy:
1. Directive principles are non- Justiciable in nature and not enforceable by the courts for their violation.
2. They help the court in examining and determining the constitutional validity of law.
3. They established political democracy in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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Answer : A

Which of the following Directive Principles of State policy (DPSPs) have been given precedence over fundamental rights under Article 14 and Article 19?

(A) Article 39(b) and article 39(c )
(B) Article 28 and Article 51
(C) Article 44 and Article 49
(D) Article 34 and Article 38

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Answer : A

With the reference to the Directive Principles of State policy part IV of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code.
2. To organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines.
3. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forest and wildlife.
4. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
Which of the directive principles given above are based on liberal ideology?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 4 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3 only

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Answer : D