Directive Principles of State Policy MCQ
21. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in India is derived from which country’s constitution?
a) Spanish Constitution
b) Irish Constitution
c) Indian Constitution
d) French Constitution
b) Irish Constitution
Explanation: The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is derived from the Irish Constitution.
22. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)?
a) Part I
b) Part II
c) Part III
d) Part IV
d) Part IV
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.
23. What is the scope of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) compared to Fundamental Rights (FRs)?
a) DPSP protects the rights of a citizen, while FRs work at a macro level.
b) DPSP and FRs have equal scope and protect individual rights.
c) DPSP focuses on socioeconomic justice, while FRs protect civil liberties.
d) DPSP and FRs have overlapping scope and protect both individual and collective rights.
c) DPSP focuses on socioeconomic justice, while FRs protect civil liberties.
Explanation: Directive Principles focus on ensuring socioeconomic justice and addressing the welfare of the people, while Fundamental Rights focus on protecting individual liberties and rights.
24. Are Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) enforceable by law?
a) Yes, they are enforceable through legal mechanisms.
b) No, they are non-justiciable and not enforceable by law.
c) They are partially enforceable based on specific circumstances.
d) DPSP enforceability varies depending on the interpretation by the judiciary.
b) No, they are non-justiciable and not enforceable by law.
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by the courts.
25. Which classification of Directive Principles of State Policy is based on Gandhian principles?
a) Socialist Principles
b) Gandhian Principles
c) Liberal and Intellectual Principles
d) None of the above
b) Gandhian Principles
Explanation: Gandhian Principles within the Directive Principles are inspired by the philosophy and ideas of Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on promoting self-sufficiency, rural development, and social justice.
26. According to Article 39 of the Indian Constitution, the State shall direct its policies towards securing:
a) Right to education for all citizens
b) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
c) Protection of the strength and health of workers
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Explanation: Article 39 directs the State to secure equal pay for equal work for both men and women, the protection of the health and strength of workers, and other welfare measures, hence covering multiple objectives.
27. Which article of the Indian Constitution promotes the formation of village panchayats as units of self-government?
a) Article 40
b) Article 41
c) Article 42
d) Article 43
a) Article 40
Explanation: Article 40 promotes the organization of village panchayats and endows them with necessary powers to function as units of self-government.
28. The State shall endeavor to promote cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis in rural areas as stated in:
a) Article 42
b) Article 43
c) Article 43A
d) Article 44
b) Article 43
Explanation: Article 43 directs the State to promote cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis in rural areas.
29. The State shall protect every monument or place of artistic or historic interest, according to:
a) Article 48
b) Article 49
c) Article 50
d) Article 51
b) Article 49
Explanation: Article 49 directs the State to protect monuments, places, and objects of artistic or historic interest, and to prevent their disfigurement, destruction, removal, or export. Which constitutional amendment introduced the provision for free legal aid to the poor under DPSP?
30. Which constitutional amendment introduced the provision for free legal aid to the poor under DPSP?
a) 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976
b) 44th Constitutional Amendment, 1978
c) 86th Amendment Act, 2002
d) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
a) 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976
Explanation: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 introduced Article 39A, which provides for free legal aid to the poor.