Directive Principles of State Policy Part-II

21. Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy? [U.P . Lower (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

(a) Equal pay for equal work for men and women
(b) Equal right to an adequate means of livelihood
(c) Abolition of Untouchability
(d) Just and humane conditions of work

Correct Answer: (c) Abolition of Untouchability

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.

22. "The Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque which is paid on Bank's Convenience," Who said it? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007.]

(a) B.R. Ambedkar
(b) K.M. Munshi
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) K.T. Shah

Correct Answer: (d) K.T. Shah

Solution:According to K.T. Shah, The Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque which is paid on the Bank's convenience.

23. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following. [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2010]

1. Fundamental Rights

2. Fundamental Duties

3. Directive Principles of State Policy

Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India fulfilled the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?

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

Correct Answer: (b) Only 3

Solution:National Social Assistance Programme was launched on 15 August, 1995 by the Government to fulfil the provisions of Directive Principles of State Policy regarding the right to work, to education, and to public assistance in certain cases. National old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS), National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) and National Maternity Benefit Scheme (NMBS) were included in the National Social Assistance Programme from the beginning. But on 1 April 2001, NMBS was made a part of the population control scheme.

24. Which of the following is\are listed among the Directive Principle in Part-IV of the Constitution of Indian? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

I. Equal Pay for Equal Work
II. uniform civil code
III. Small family norm
IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level.

Correct Answer: (b) I and II

Solution:'Equal Pay for Equal Work for both man and women' (Article 39(d)) and Uniform Civil Code Article 44 are listed among the Directive Principle in Part IV of the Constitution of India. Article 350 A, Which Directs every State and every local authority within the State to Provide adequate facilities for Instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary Stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups, is not listed in the Directive Principles of State Policy given in part IV of the Constitution.

Directive Principles of State Policy Part-II

21. Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy? [U.P . Lower (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

22. "The Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque which is paid on Bank's Convenience," Who said it? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007.]

23. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following. [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2010]

24. Which of the following is\are listed among the Directive Principle in Part-IV of the Constitution of Indian? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

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