Directive Principles Of State Policy & Fundamental Duties PYQs — 23 UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions

Question 1

Consider the following pairs : Provision in the Constitution of India Stated under I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State : The Directive Principles of the State Policy II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture : The Fundamental Duties III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories : The Fundamental Rights How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

C. All the three

Question 2

Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates

Accepted Answer

B. the Directive Principles of State Policy

Question 3

Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare state?

Accepted Answer

A. Directive principles of state policy

Question 4

Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?

Preamble
Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Duties

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2 and 3

Question 5

In India separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by:

Accepted Answer

B. A Directive Principle of state policy

Question 6

With reference to the provisions contained in part IV of the constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? They shall be enforceable by courts They shall not be enforceable by any court The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the state

Accepted Answer

D. 2 and 3 only

Question 7

One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is:

Accepted Answer

A. The final goal of a stateless society

Question 8

Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen ? A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. They are correlative to legal duties.

Accepted Answer

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Question 9

Consider the following statements : With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon legislative function. executive function. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

Accepted Answer

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Question 10

Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution ?

Accepted Answer

B. Participation of workers in the management of industries

Question 11

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy : The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

C. Both 1 and 2

Question 12

The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

Accepted Answer

B. Directive Principles of State Policy

Question 13

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

Accepted Answer

B. Directive Principles of State Policy

Question 14

According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

Accepted Answer

C. Directive Principles of State Policy

Question 15

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code Organizing village Panchayats Promoting cottage industries in rural areas Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 and 3 only

Question 16

Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture To protect the weaker sections from social injustice To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Accepted Answer

C. 1, 3 and 4 only

Question 17

Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty ?

Accepted Answer

A. To vote in public elections

Question 18

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:

Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Duties:
Directive Principles of the State Policy

Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the government of India?

Accepted Answer

B. 3 only

Question 19

Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of the State Policy?

Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
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:

Accepted Answer

B. 2 only

Question 20

Consider the following statements:

There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
The Constitution of India does not define backward classes.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 only

Question 21

The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of the State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:

Accepted Answer

D. social and economic democracy

Question 22

Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of the State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?

Accepted Answer

A. 51

Question 23

Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every State to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education?

Accepted Answer

C. Article 350-A

Provision in the Constitution of India	Stated under
I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State	: The Directive Principles of the State Policy
II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture	: The Fundamental Duties
III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories	: The Fundamental Rights