Directive Principles of State Policy (Indian Polity and Governance) Part-II

Total Questions: 24

1. In the Constitution of India, Promotion of International Peace and Security is included in the- [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Solution:Article 51 in Part IV of the Constitution provides that the State shall endeavour to -

(a) Promote International Peace and Security.

(b) Maintain just and honourable relations between nations;

(c) Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealing of organized people with one another, and

(d) Encourage Settlement of International disputes by arbitration.

2. Which part of the Indian Constitution refers to the responsibility of the state towards International Peace and Security? [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Directive Principles of State Policy
Solution:Article 51 in Part IV of the Constitution provides that the State shall endeavour to -

(a) Promote International Peace and Security.

(b) Maintain just and honourable relations between nations;

(c) Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealing of organized people with one another, and

(d) Encourage Settlement of International disputes by arbitration.

3. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is related to Indian Foreign Policy? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Article 51
Solution:Article 51 in Part IV of the Constitution provides that the State shall endeavour to -

(a) Promote International Peace and Security.

(b) Maintain just and honourable relations between nations;

(c) Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealing of organized people with one another, and

(d) Encourage Settlement of International disputes by arbitration.

4. Which of the following was not added to the Directive Principles by the 42- Amendment of the Constitution? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (c) Uniform civil code
Solution:The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976
ArticlesSubject Matter
Article 39To secure opportunities for the healthy development of children.
Article 39ATo promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
Article 43ATo take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
Article 48ATo protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife.
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978
ArticleSubject-Matter
Article 38To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities.
The 86th Amendment Act of 2002
ArticleSubject-Matter
Article 45— This Amendment Act has changed the subject matter of Article 45 and made elementary education a Fundamental Right under Article 21A.<br>— The amended directive requires the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
The 97th Amendment Act of 2011
ArticleSubject-Matter
Article 43BIt requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.

5. Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Participation of workers in the management of industries
Solution:The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976
ArticlesSubject Matter
Article 39To secure opportunities for the healthy development of children.
Article 39ATo promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
Article 43ATo take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
Article 48ATo protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife.
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978
ArticleSubject-Matter
Article 38To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities.
The 86th Amendment Act of 2002
ArticleSubject-Matter
Article 45— This Amendment Act has changed the subject matter of Article 45 and made elementary education a Fundamental Right under Article 21A.<br>— The amended directive requires the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
The 97th Amendment Act of 2011
ArticleSubject-Matter
Article 43BIt requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.

6. The Constitution grants right against exploitation to- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

1. Children

3. Tribals

2. Women

4. Dalits

Choose your correct answer with the help of given code:

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Solution:The Constitution of India grants right against exploitation to children, women and tribals, but the word 'Dalit' is not mentioned in the Indian Constitution.

There are two articles of the Constitution which guarantee the right against exploitation. They are described below:

Article 23 - Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

Article 23(1): Traffic in human beings and the beggar and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with the law.

Article 23(2): Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from imposing compulsory service for public purposes, and in imposing such service the State shall not make any discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caste or class or any of them.

Article 24 - Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.

Article 24 says that "No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment."

7. Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy? [U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) Free Education to children up to the age of fourteen (14)
Solution:In the Constitution, prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and cow protection is described under Article 47 and Article 48, respectively. Under Article 48(A) protection and improvement of the environment is provided.

Provision for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years was mentioned under Article 45 of Directive Principles of State Policy but in 2002 (by the 86 Amendment) the above provision became the Fundamental Right under Article 21-A.

8. Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Free education for children up to the age of 16 years
Solution:In the Constitution, prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and cow protection is described under Article 47 and Article 48, respectively. Under Article 48(A) protection and improvement of the environment is provided.

Provision for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years was mentioned under Article 45 of Directive Principles of State Policy but in 2002 (by the 86 Amendment) the above provision became the Fundamental Right under Article 21-A.

9. Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

1. Prohibition of Trafficking in human beings and forced labour.

2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:Prohibition on consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health is mentioned under Article 47 of the Directive Principles of State Policy, whereas prohibition of trafficking in human beings and forced labour is mentioned under Article 23(1) of the fundamental rights. Therefore only statement 2 is correct.

10. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India - [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2012]

1. Securing Uniform Civil Code for citizens of India.

2. Organizing Village Panchayats.

3. Promoting Cottage Industries in Rural Areas.

4. Securing for all the worker's reasonable leisure and culture opportunities.

Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State policy?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3
Solution:Articles 40, 47 and 48 are based on Gandhian principles. These Articles are as follows:

Article 40: Organisation of Village Panchayats.

Article 47: To raise the level of Nutrition and standard of living and to improve public health.

Article 48: Prevention of Cow Slaughter, Organisation of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.