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Indian Polity MCQs on Directive Principles of state policy Que. 71 to 80
Q. 71) Which of the following contain the philosophy of the Constitution and is also the soul of the Constitution
A. Fundamental Rights
B. Directive Principles of state policy
C. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of state policy
D. Preamble and Fundamental Rights
Ans : C. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of state policy
Q. 72) Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding Features of Directive Principles of State Policy
A. Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935.
B. They aim at realising the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution.
C. Directive Principles are justiciable in nature.
D. Directive Principles help the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law.
Ans : C. Directive Principles are justiciable in nature.
Directive Principles are non-justiciable in nature, they are not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation.
Q. 73) Which of the following Directive Principles are not Socialistic Principles
1. To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas (Article 43).
2. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A).
3. To raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and to improve public health (Article 47).
4. To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country (Article 44)
A. 1, 2 only
B. 1, 4 only
C. 1, 3 only
D. 2, 4 only
Ans : B. 1, 4 only
Socialistic Principles To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A). To raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and to improve public health (Article 47).
Gandhian Principles To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas (Article 43).
Liberal – Intellectual – To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country (Article 44)
Q. 74) 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. They are
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 take steps to secure the participation of workers in the
management of industries
4. To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country
Find the correct statements
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 1, 3, 4
D. 1, 2, 4
Ans : A. 1, 2, 3
To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life was also added by 42nd Amendment.
To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout thecountry (Article 44) was present in original list of Directive Principles in Constitution.
Q. 75) Which of the following is not the Directive Principles of State Policy
A. To minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities
B. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life
C. To secure opportunities for healthy development of children
D. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
Ans : D. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India ( It is the fundamental duty)
Q. 76) Consider the following statements
1. In Champakam Dorairajan case, the Supreme Court ruled that in case of any conflict between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles, the former would prevail.
2. In Golaknath case the Supreme Court ruled that the Fundamental Rights cannot be amended for the implementation of the Directive Principles.
Which is / are the correct statement?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
Ans : C. Both 1 and 2
Q. 77) The Directive Principles of State policy under the Constitution of India aimed at creating a
A. secular society
B. Socialist society
C. Welfare state
D. Egalitarian state
Ans. C. Welfare State
Q. 78) Article 44 of the Constitution pertains to
A. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life
B. To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines
C. To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years
D. To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country
Ans : D. To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country
Article 45- To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
Article 48- To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines
Article 48 A- To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life
Q. 79) Which Amendment Act added a new Directive Principle relating to cooperative societies?
A. 97th Amendment Act of 2011
B. 98th Amendment Act, 2012
C. 99th Amendment Act, 2014
D. 100th Amendment Act, 2015
Ans : A. 97th Amendment Act of 2011
It requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies (Article 43B).
Q. 80) In which case the Supreme Court held that ‘the Indian Constitution is founded on the bedrock of the balance between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles’.
A. Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
B. Minerva Mills case (1980)
C. Golakhnath case (1967)
D. Champakam Dorairanjan case (1951)
Ans : B. Minerva Mills case (1980)