Directive Principles of State Policy Part-II

Total Questions: 24

11. In which of the following 'the provisions for the protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife' are found in the Constitution of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Only in the Directive Principles of State Policy
(b) Only in the Fundamental Duties
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

Solution:Article 48A in the Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy) of the Indian Constitution has provisions for the protection and improvement of the environment and the safeguarding of forests and wildlife. Similarly, according to Article 51A(g), it is the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment.

12. Which of the following Provision is a part of both Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre.) 2023]

(a) Participation of workers in management of industries
(b) Protection of environment
(c) Guardians to provide opportunity for education to children
(d) Uniform Civil Code

Correct Answer: (b) Protection of environment

Solution:Under Part-4, 'Directive Principles of state policy according to Article 48A of Indian Constitution, the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country and Under Part 4A, Fundamental Duties' according to Article 51-A(g) of Indian Constitution, it is a fundamental duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life and to have compassion for living creatures. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

13. Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) The State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment.
(b) The State shall not deny equality to any person before the law:
(c) The State shall not discriminate against any person on the grounds of religion, race, casts, sex or place or birth.
(d) Untouchability enforcement.

Correct Answer: (a) The State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment.

Solution:Article 48A (Directive Principles of State Policy) mentioned that the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.

14. The Constitution is silent in the Directive Principles of State Policy about- [U.P. Lower Sub (Pre) 2008]

(a) Adult education
(b) Living wages for workers
(c) Free legal aid to the poor
(d) Primary education to children till they complete the age of 6 years

Correct Answer: (a) Adult education

Solution:The provision for adult education is not mentioned in the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part-IV). Living wages for workers is mentioned in Article 43, Free legal aid to the poor is mentioned under Article 39A and provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years is mentioned in Article 45 of the Directive Principles of State Policy.

15. Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy was added to the Constitution at a later date? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Organization of Village Panchayats
(b) Prohibition of Cow Slaughter
(c) Free Legal Aid
(d) Uniform Civil Code

Correct Answer: (c) Free Legal Aid

Solution:Article 39A of the Constitution provides for Free Legal Aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society and ensures justice for all. Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid (Article 39A) was inserted by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.

16. With reference to National Legal Services Authority. consider the following statements: [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2013]

1. Its objective is to ensure free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.

2. It issues guidelines to the state legal services authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither I nor 2

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Solution:The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for the amicable settlement of disputes. The objective of the National Legal Services Authority is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity. It also gives instructions to State Legal Services Authorities and provides them with financial grants The State Legal Services Authority is headed by the Chief Justice of the respective High Court, who is the Patron-in- Chief of the State Legal Services Authority.

17. In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

1. Person with an annual income of less than Rs. 1,00,000.

2. Transgender with an annual income of less than Rs. 2,00,000.

3. Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than Rs. 3,00,000.

4. All Senior Citizens, Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Solution:The sections of the society as enlisted under Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act are entitled to Free Legal Service, they are:

(a). A member of SC or ST.

(b). A victim of trafficking in human beings or begar as referred to in Article 23 of the Constitution. c. A woman or child.

(d). An industrial worker

(e). A Person in receipt of annual income less than the amount mentioned in the following schedule (or any other higher amount as may be prescribed by the State government.

The income ceiling limit prescribed u/s 12(h) of the Act for availing free legal services in different states has been stated below:

Andhra Pradesh-3 Lakh

Arunachal Pradesh - 1 Lakh

Gujarat-1 Lakh

Karnataka-1 Lakh

Madhya Pradesh - 1 Lakh

Delhi-General 1 Lakh

Senior Citizen (2 Lakh)

Transgender (2 Lakh)

Thus, statement 1 is correct, while statement 3 is wrong because there is free legal service to SC and ST community. but not for OBCS.

Provision for free legal services to members of transgender community upto 2 Lakh in Delhi. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. Senior citizen's eligibility for free legal aid depends on the Rules framed by the respected state government in this regard. In Delhi, for example, senior citizens are eligible for free legal aid subject to a Prescribed ceiling of annual income. Therefore, not all senior citizens are eligible for free aid, Hence, statement 4 is wrong. So the correct answer is the option (a).

18. Which of the following is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

(a) Prohibition of Liquor
(b) Right to Work
(c) Equal Wage for Equal Work
(d) Right to Information

Correct Answer: (d) Right to Information

Solution:The Right to Information (RTI) emerges as a legal right under the Right to Information Act, 2005. However, Article 39(d) deals with equal pay for equal work for both men and women, and Article 39(a) deals with adequate means of livelihood. Article 47 states that it will be the duty of the state to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health.

19. Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of the State Policy? [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

(a) Uniform Civil Code
(b) Freedom of the Press.
(c) Freedom of the Religion
(d) Equality Before Law

Correct Answer: (a) Uniform Civil Code

Solution:Article 44 mentioned that the state shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India.

20. Identify the items included in the Directive Principles of State Policy. [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

1. Prohibition of Consumption of Liquor

2. Prohibition of employment of children in factories or mines

3. Prohibition of beggar or forced labour

4. Prohibition of untouchability

Select the correct answer with the help of the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Only 1
(d) 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) Only 1

Solution:Article 47 of the Directive Principles of State Policy underscores that it is the duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health. The State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition on the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health, whereas prohibition of employment of children in factories or mines, prohibition of beggar or forced labour, and prohibition of untouchability are mentioned under Article 24, 23 and 17 respectively of Fundamental Rights.

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