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1. In which Part of the Indian Constitution are Directive Principles of State Policy included?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Part II
b) Part III
c) Part IV
d) Part V
Answer:<\/strong> c) Part IV
Explanation:<\/strong> Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are included in Part IV<\/strong> of the Constitution from Article 36 to 51<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from the Constitution of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) USA
b) Ireland
c) Canada
d) France
Answer:<\/strong> b) Ireland
Explanation:<\/strong> DPSPs are inspired by the Irish Constitution<\/strong>, which itself was influenced by the Spanish Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What is the main objective of Directive Principles of State Policy?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Establish political democracy
b) Establish social and economic democracy
c) Ensure independence of judiciary
d) Strengthen federalism
Answer:<\/strong> b) Establish social and economic democracy
Explanation:<\/strong> While Fundamental Rights ensure political democracy, DPSPs aim to establish social and economic democracy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Which Articles of the Indian Constitution deal with Directive Principles of State Policy?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 12 to 35
b) 36 to 51
c) 19 to 39
d) 51 to 60
Answer:<\/strong> b) 36 to 51
Explanation:<\/strong> Articles 36\u201351<\/strong> in Part IV of the Constitution provide for DPSPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Directive Principles are considered:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Justiciable
b) Non-justiciable
c) Fundamental Rights
d) Constitutional Remedies
Answer:<\/strong> b) Non-justiciable
Explanation:<\/strong> DPSPs are non-justiciable<\/strong>, meaning they cannot be enforced by courts, but are fundamental in governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Which Article of the Constitution defines the term ‘State’ for DPSPs?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 12
b) Article 36
c) Article 40
d) Article 50
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 36
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 36<\/strong> of Part IV adopts the definition of \u2018State\u2019 given in Article 12<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Which Article directs the State to promote equal justice and provide free legal aid?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 38
b) Article 39A
c) Article 40
d) Article 41
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 39A
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 39A<\/strong> was inserted by the 42nd Amendment (1976)<\/strong> to provide free legal aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Which Article directs the State to organize Village Panchayats?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 38
b) Article 39
c) Article 40
d) Article 41
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 40
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 40<\/strong> directs the State to organize village panchayats and give them power to function as self-government units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Which Article directs the State to promote cottage industries?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 43
b) Article 45
c) Article 47
d) Article 48
Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 43
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 43<\/strong> encourages cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Which Article directs the State to provide adequate means of livelihood to all citizens?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 38
b) Article 39
c) Article 41
d) Article 46
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 39
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 39<\/strong> lays down principles like adequate livelihood, equal pay for equal work, prevention of concentration of wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Article 38 directs the State to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Protect monuments
b) Promote welfare of the people
c) Prohibit intoxicating drinks
d) Provide free education
Answer:<\/strong> b) Promote welfare of the people
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 38<\/strong> directs the State to promote welfare by securing a social order based on justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Which Article deals with Right to Work, Education, and Public Assistance in case of unemployment?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 40
b) Article 41
c) Article 42
d) Article 44
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 41
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 41<\/strong> provides for right to work, education, and assistance in case of unemployment, old age, sickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Article 42 directs the State to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Provide free legal aid
b) Secure just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
c) Promote international peace
d) Establish uniform civil code
Answer:<\/strong> b) Secure just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 42<\/strong> is related to worker\u2019s welfare and maternity relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Which Article directs the State to raise the level of nutrition and standard of living?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 45
b) Article 46
c) Article 47
d) Article 48
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 47
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 47<\/strong> directs the State to improve public health, nutrition, and prohibit intoxicating drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Which Article directs the State to provide free and compulsory education to children?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 41
b) Article 42
c) Article 45
d) Article 48
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 45
Explanation:<\/strong> Originally, Article 45<\/strong> directed free education up to 14 years. Later, Article 21A (86th Amendment, 2002)<\/strong> made it a Fundamental Right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Article 44 of the Constitution deals with:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Free legal aid
b) Uniform Civil Code
c) Panchayati Raj
d) Cottage industries
Answer:<\/strong> b) Uniform Civil Code
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 44<\/strong> directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code<\/strong> (UCC) for all citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Which Article promotes the interests of weaker sections of society, especially SCs and STs?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 44
b) Article 45
c) Article 46
d) Article 47
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 46
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 46<\/strong> directs promotion of educational and economic interests of weaker sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Which Article directs the State to separate judiciary from executive?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 49
b) Article 50
c) Article 51
d) Article 52
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 50
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 50<\/strong> ensures independence of judiciary by separating it from executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Which Article directs the State to protect monuments and places of national importance?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 48
b) Article 49
c) Article 50
d) Article 51
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 49
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 49<\/strong> deals with protection of monuments of national importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Which Article directs the State to take steps to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on scientific lines?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 47
b) Article 48
c) Article 49
d) Article 50
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 48
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 48<\/strong> promotes scientific agriculture and animal husbandry, and prohibits cow slaughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Which Article directs the State to protect and improve environment and safeguard forests and wildlife?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 47
b) Article 48
c) Article 48A
d) Article 50
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 48A
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 48A<\/strong> was inserted by 42nd Amendment (1976)<\/strong> for environmental protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Which Article directs the State to promote international peace and security?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 50
b) Article 51
c) Article 52
d) Article 53
Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 51
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 51<\/strong> directs the State to promote peace, international law, and relations with other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. The classification of DPSPs into Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual was given by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) B.R. Ambedkar
b) K.T. Shah
c) Granville Austin
d) M.C. Setalvad
Answer:<\/strong> c) Granville Austin
Explanation:<\/strong> Constitutional expert Granville Austin<\/strong> classified DPSPs into Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. DPSPs are:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Legally enforceable
b) Moral obligations
c) Justiciable
d) Constitutional remedies
Answer:<\/strong> b) Moral obligations
Explanation:<\/strong> DPSPs are moral obligations on the State<\/strong>, not legally enforceable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Which Article directs the State to ensure participation of workers in management of industries?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 39
b) Article 43
c) Article 43A
d) Article 48
Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 43A
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 43A<\/strong> was inserted by the 42nd Amendment (1976)<\/strong> to secure participation of workers in industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains Directive Principles of State Policy?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Part II
B) Part III
C) Part IV
D) Part V
Answer: C) Part IV<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> DPSPs are enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51)<\/strong> of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Directive Principles of State Policy are inspired from which country\u2019s Constitution?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) USA
B) UK
C) Ireland
D) Canada
Answer: C) Ireland<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> DPSPs are taken from the Irish Constitution (1937)<\/strong> which itself was influenced by the Spanish Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. Which Article of the Constitution states that \u201cthe State shall promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order\u201d?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 37
B) Article 38
C) Article 39
D) Article 40
Answer: B) Article 38<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 38 directs the State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare<\/strong> of the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. Which Article deals with the distribution of material resources for the common good?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 38
B) Article 39(b)
C) Article 41
D) Article 45
Answer: B) Article 39(b)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 39(b) directs the State to distribute resources of the community to serve the common good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women is mentioned under\u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 14
B) Article 16
C) Article 39(d)
D) Article 43
Answer: C) Article 39(d)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 39(d)<\/strong> provides for equal pay for equal work for both men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. Which Article directs the State to secure a uniform civil code?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 41
B) Article 42
C) Article 44
D) Article 46
Answer: C) Article 44<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 44 of DPSPs directs the State to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC)<\/strong> across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. Which Article relates to the provision of free legal aid to the poor?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 39A
B) Article 41
C) Article 42
D) Article 43
Answer: A) Article 39A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 39A provides for equal justice and free legal aid<\/strong> for the weaker sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. The Directive Principles are\u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Justiciable
B) Non-justiciable
C) Fundamental Rights
D) Preamble Objectives
Answer: B) Non-justiciable<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> DPSPs are non-justiciable<\/strong>; they cannot be enforced in a court of law but are fundamental to governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. Which Article directs the State to provide free and compulsory education for children?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 41
B) Article 45
C) Article 46
D) Article 47
Answer: B) Article 45<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Originally, Article 45 directed the State to provide free education up to age 14. After the 86th Amendment, free education became a Fundamental Right (Article 21A), but Article 45 still provides for early childhood care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Which Article directs the State to raise the standard of nutrition and improve public health?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 44
B) Article 45
C) Article 46
D) Article 47
Answer: D) Article 47<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 47<\/strong> obligates the State to raise nutrition levels and improve public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. Organization of village panchayats is a Directive Principle under\u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 40
B) Article 41
C) Article 42
D) Article 43
Answer: A) Article 40<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 40 directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. Which Article directs the State to promote cottage industries?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 41
B) Article 42
C) Article 43
D) Article 46
Answer: C) Article 43<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 43 directs the State to promote cottage industries and workers\u2019 rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. Which Article deals with the duty of the State to provide right to work and education?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 39
B) Article 41
C) Article 43
D) Article 47
Answer: B) Article 41<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 41 provides right to work, education, and public assistance in certain cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. Which Article ensures humane conditions of work and maternity relief?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 39
B) Article 40
C) Article 42
D) Article 44
Answer: C) Article 42<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 42 directs the State to provide just and humane conditions of work<\/strong> and maternity relief<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. Article 46 deals with promotion of\u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Education of minorities
B) Interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections
C) Industrial workers\u2019 welfare
D) Village Panchayats
Answer: B) Interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 46 promotes the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and weaker sections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. Which Article prohibits intoxicating drinks and drugs except for medicinal purposes?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 46
B) Article 47
C) Article 48
D) Article 49
Answer: B) Article 47<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 47 directs the State to prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. Protection of monuments and places of national importance is under\u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 48
B) Article 49
C) Article 50
D) Article 51
Answer: B) Article 49<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 49 directs the State to protect monuments of national importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. Which Article directs the State to separate the judiciary from the executive?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 48
B) Article 49
C) Article 50
D) Article 51
Answer: C) Article 50<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 50 ensures independence of the judiciary by separating it from the executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry is mentioned in\u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 46
B) Article 47
C) Article 48
D) Article 49
Answer: C) Article 48<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 48 directs the State to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on scientific lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. Which Article deals with protection and improvement of environment?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 48
B) Article 48A
C) Article 49
D) Article 50
Answer: B) Article 48A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 48A (inserted by 42nd Amendment, 1976) deals with protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added which Directive Principle?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Equal pay for equal work
B) Free legal aid
C) Protection of environment
D) Uniform Civil Code
Answer: C) Protection of environment<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 48A<\/strong> was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. Which Article directs the State to promote international peace and security?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 49
B) Article 50
C) Article 51
D) Article 52
Answer: C) Article 51<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 51 directs the State to promote international peace, security, and just relations among nations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. The Directive Principles have been classified into\u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Two categories
B) Three categories
C) Four categories
D) Five categories
Answer: B) Three categories<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> DPSPs are classified into Socialistic, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual principles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. Gandhian principles among DPSPs aim at\u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Socialism
B) Self-sufficient villages
C) Scientific development
D) International peace
Answer: B) Self-sufficient villages<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Gandhian principles focus on village panchayats, cottage industries, prohibition, and self-sufficient rural economy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. Which Article deals with promotion of educational and economic interests of weaker sections?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 38
B) Article 39
C) Article 46
D) Article 47
Answer: C) Article 46<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 46 directs the State to promote education and economic interests of weaker sections, especially SCs and STs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. Which Directive Principle provides for free legal aid to the poor?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 39A
b) Article 41
c) Article 43A
d) Article 47
Answer: a) Article 39A<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 39A directs the State to provide free legal aid to ensure justice is not denied to any citizen due to economic or other disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. Which of the following Directive Principles relates to \u201cequal pay for equal work\u201d?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 39(d)
b) Article 41
c) Article 43
d) Article 47
Answer: a) Article 39(d)<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 39(d) directs the State to secure equal pay for equal work for both men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to prohibit consumption of intoxicating drinks?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 43
b) Article 44
c) Article 47
d) Article 48
Answer: c) Article 47<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 47 directs the State to raise nutrition, improve public health, and prohibit intoxicating drinks and drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. The Directive Principle for the organisation of village panchayats is found in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Article 40
b) Article 42
c) Article 43
d) Article 44
Answer: a) Article 40<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 40 directs the State to organise village panchayats as units of self-government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. The Directive Principle for uniform civil code is contained in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 41
b) Article 42
c) Article 43
d) Article 44
Answer: d) Article 44<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 44 directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the right to work, education, and public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, etc.?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 39
b) Article 41
c) Article 42
d) Article 45
Answer: b) Article 41<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 41 directs the State to secure the right to work, education, and public assistance in such cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. Which Directive Principle relates to maternity relief?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 41
b) Article 42
c) Article 43
d) Article 45
Answer: b) Article 42<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 42 directs the State to make provisions for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. Which Directive Principle directs the State to provide free and compulsory education to children?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 41
b) Article 45
c) Article 46
d) Article 39
Answer: b) Article 45<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 45 originally provided free and compulsory education up to 14 years. Now, after the 86th Amendment, Article 21A makes it a fundamental right, and Article 45 directs for early childhood care up to 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. Article 46 directs the State to promote the educational and economic interests of:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Minorities
b) Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and weaker sections
c) Farmers
d) Women
Answer: b) Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and weaker sections<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 46 directs the State to protect these groups from social injustice and exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. The Directive Principle for prohibition of cow slaughter is contained in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 47
b) Article 48
c) Article 49
d) Article 50
Answer: b) Article 48<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 48 directs the State to prohibit cow slaughter and improve breeds of cattle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. Which Article directs the State to separate the judiciary from the executive?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 49
b) Article 50
c) Article 51
d) Article 52
Answer: b) Article 50<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 50 provides for separation of judiciary from the executive to ensure independence of judiciary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. Which Directive Principle deals with the promotion of international peace and security?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 49
b) Article 50
c) Article 51
d) Article 52
Answer: c) Article 51<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 51 directs the State to promote international peace, respect international law, and encourage arbitration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Which of the following Directive Principles is based on socialist ideology?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Uniform Civil Code
b) Equal pay for equal work
c) Protection of monuments
d) International peace
Answer: b) Equal pay for equal work<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Equal pay, right to work, and protection of workers are socialist principles in the DPSPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. Which Article directs the State to protect monuments and places of historic interest?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 47
b) Article 48
c) Article 49
d) Article 50
Answer: c) Article 49<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 49 directs the State to protect monuments and objects of artistic or historic interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. Which Directive Principle was added by the 42nd Amendment?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Free legal aid (Article 39A)
b) Uniform Civil Code (Article 44)
c) Protection of monuments (Article 49)
d) Separation of judiciary (Article 50)
Answer: a) Free legal aid (Article 39A)<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>The 42nd Amendment (1976) added Article 39A for free legal aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. The Directive Principle relating to the promotion of cottage industries is in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 43
b) Article 44
c) Article 45
d) Article 46
Answer: a) Article 43<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 43 directs the State to promote cottage industries in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. The Gandhian principle of \u201cpromotion of co-operative societies\u201d was added by:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 40th Amendment
b) 42nd Amendment
c) 44th Amendment
d) 97th Amendment
Answer: d) 97th Amendment<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>The 97th Amendment (2011) added Article 43B for promotion of co-operative societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. The Directive Principle relating to \u201cparticipation of workers in management of industries\u201d is given in:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 39A
b) Article 43A
c) Article 44
d) Article 45
Answer: b) Article 43A<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 43A was added by the 42nd Amendment for workers\u2019 participation in management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. Which Directive Principle relates to securing a decent standard of life for all workers?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 41
b) Article 42
c) Article 43
d) Article 44
Answer: c) Article 43<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 43 directs the State to secure living wages and decent standard of life for workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. Which Article directs the State to raise the level of nutrition and public health?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 41
b) Article 42
c) Article 45
d) Article 47
Answer: d) Article 47<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 47 makes it the duty of the State to improve public health and nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. Which Directive Principle was inspired by the Irish Constitution?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Uniform Civil Code
b) Organisation of village panchayats
c) Separation of judiciary
d) Promotion of international peace
Answer: a) Uniform Civil Code<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>The idea of Uniform Civil Code in Article 44 was taken from the Irish Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. Which Directive Principle directs the State to protect and improve the environment?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 47
b) Article 48
c) Article 48A
d) Article 49
Answer: c) Article 48A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 48A was added by the 42nd Amendment to protect and improve environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. The Directive Principle on environment was added in which year?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 1950
b) 1976
c) 1985
d) 1992
Answer: b) 1976<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 48A was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. Which DPSP directs the State to safeguard forests and wildlife?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 47
b) Article 48A
c) Article 49
d) Article 50
Answer: b) Article 48A<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 48A directs the State to protect and safeguard forests and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. The Directive Principles under Article 39(b) and 39(c) were strengthened by:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 24th Amendment
b) 25th Amendment
c) 42nd Amendment
d) 44th Amendment
Answer: b) 25th Amendment<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>The 25th Amendment gave precedence to Article 39(b) and (c) over Fundamental Rights under Article 14 and 19 to achieve socialistic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the state to promote cottage industries?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 39
b) Article 40
c) Article 43
d) Article 44
Answer: c) Article 43<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 43 directs the state to promote cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. The Directive Principles are included in which Part of the Constitution?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Part III
b) Part IV
c) Part V
d) Part VI
Answer: b) Part IV<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Part IV (Articles 36\u201351) contains Directive Principles of State Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. Which Article directs the state to secure participation of workers in management of industries?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 41
b) Article 42
c) Article 43A
d) Article 46
Answer: c) Article 43A<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Inserted by the 42nd Amendment, 1976, Article 43A promotes workers\u2019 participation in management of industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. Uniform Civil Code is mentioned under which Article?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 40
b) Article 43
c) Article 44
d) Article 45
Answer: c) Article 44<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 44 directs the state to secure a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) throughout India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. Which Article directs the state to provide free legal aid?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 38
b) Article 39A
c) Article 40
d) Article 41
Answer: b) Article 39A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 39A (42nd Amendment, 1976) directs free legal aid to ensure justice for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. Which Directive Principle deals with equal pay for equal work?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 38
b) Article 39(d)
c) Article 40
d) Article 42
Answer: b) Article 39(d)<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 39(d) provides that men and women should receive equal pay for equal work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. Article 46 relates to promotion of education and economic interests of:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Minorities
b) Weaker Sections, SCs, STs
c) Backward Classes only
d) OBCs only
Answer: b) Weaker Sections, SCs, STs<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 46 directs the state to promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and weaker sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. Which Article deals with prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 45
b) Article 46
c) Article 47
d) Article 48
Answer: c) Article 47<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 47 directs the state to prohibit intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. Which Article deals with organization of agriculture and animal husbandry?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 47
b) Article 48
c) Article 49
d) Article 50
Answer: b) Article 48<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 48 promotes modern agriculture and animal husbandry, and prohibits slaughter of cows and calves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. Separation of Judiciary from Executive is provided under:
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 49
b) Article 50
c) Article 51
d) Article 52
Answer: b) Article 50<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 50 directs separation of judiciary from executive for independence of judiciary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. Which Article promotes international peace and security?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 48
b) Article 49
c) Article 50
d) Article 51
Answer: d) Article 51<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 51 directs the state to promote international peace, respect for international law, and settlement of disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. Which amendment added Article 43A to DPSPs?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 24th Amendment
b) 42nd Amendment
c) 44th Amendment
d) 52nd Amendment
Answer: b) 42nd Amendment<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added Article 43A on workers\u2019 participation in industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. Which amendment inserted Article 39A on free legal aid?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
Answer: a) 42nd Amendment<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 39A was inserted by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. The idea of “Uniform Civil Code” in DPSPs has been borrowed from which country?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) USA
b) Ireland
c) France
d) Germany
Answer: c) France<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>The concept of Uniform Civil Code is influenced by France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. Which Article deals with the protection of monuments and places of national importance?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 47
b) Article 48
c) Article 49
d) Article 50
Answer: c) Article 49<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 49 obligates the state to protect monuments and places of historical and national importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. Which DPSP is based on Gandhian principles?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Uniform Civil Code
b) Village Panchayats (Article 40)
c) International Peace (Article 51)
d) Free Legal Aid
Answer: b) Village Panchayats (Article 40)<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Gandhian principles include Article 40 (Panchayats), Article 43 (cottage industries), etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. Which Article deals with just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 41
b) Article 42
c) Article 43
d) Article 44
Answer: b) Article 42<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 42 directs humane working conditions and maternity relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. Which Article directs the state to provide early childhood care and education?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 41
b) Article 42
c) Article 45
d) Article 46
Answer: c) Article 45<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 45 (after 86th Amendment) directs early childhood care and education up to age 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. Which Article is concerned with environment protection and safeguarding of forests and wildlife?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 47
b) Article 48A
c) Article 49
d) Article 50
Answer: b) Article 48A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 48A (42nd Amendment, 1976) directs the state to protect and improve the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. Which Article aims at securing living wages and decent standard of life for workers?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 42
b) Article 43
c) Article 44
d) Article 45
Answer: b) Article 43<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 43 directs the state to secure living wages and decent life for workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. DPSPs are __________ in nature.
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Justiciable
b) Non-justiciable
c) Enforceable by courts
d) Mandatory
Answer: b) Non-justiciable<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>DPSPs are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced in courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. Which Article directs the state to raise the level of nutrition and standard of living?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 45
b) Article 46
c) Article 47
d) Article 48
Answer: c) Article 47<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 47 directs the state to raise the level of nutrition and public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. Which Directive Principle has been fully implemented in India?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Uniform Civil Code
b) Free legal aid
c) Compulsory education up to 14 years
d) Separation of Judiciary
Answer: c) Compulsory education up to 14 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 45 was implemented via Article 21A (Right to Education Act, 2009).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. Which DPSP promotes co-operative societies?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 43
b) Article 43B
c) Article 48
d) Article 49
Answer: b) Article 43B<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>Article 43B (97th Amendment, 2011) directs the state to promote cooperative societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. Directive Principles can be classified into how many categories?
<\/mark><\/strong>a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: b) 3<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> DPSPs are classified into three categories \u2013 Socialistic, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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