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Directive Principles of State Policy Quiz for Students
Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? I. Preamble II. Directive Principles of State Policy III. Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I and II only
(b) Only II
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II, and III
Option d – I, II, and III
As a result of the Minerva Mills case, a law will be Protected by Article 31C if
(a) it has been made to implement the Directives in Article 39(b) and (c).
(b) it has been made to implement any Directive Principle.
(c) it conflicts with a Fundamental Right.
(d) None of the above
Option a – it has been made to implement the Directives in Article 39(b) and (c)
The Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque that is paid at Bank’s convenience. Who told it?
(a) BR Ambedkar
(b) KM Munshi
(c) Rajendra Prasad
(d) KT Shah
Option d – KT Shah
In which of the following cases, the attempt to confer primacy to Directive Principles of State Policy upon Fundamental Rights was failed by the Supreme Court?
(a) Indian Sawhni Union of India
(b) Shankari Prasad vs Union of India
(c) Minerva Mills vs Union of India
(d) Bennet Coleman vs Union of India
Option c – Minerva Mills vs Union of India
Consider the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy and find out the correct answer
(a) While the Fundamental Rights restrain the government from doing certain things, the Directive Principles exhort the government to do certain things.
(b) The DPSPs are not enforceable in the courts and do not create any justifiable rights in favor of the individuals.
(c) The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case ruled that DPSPs constitute the basic features of the Constitution and cannot be changed by Parliament.
(d) All of the above are correct.
Option d – All of the above are correct
In which of the following the provision for the protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife are found in the constitution of India?
(a) Only in the DPSP
(b) Only in the Fundamental Duties
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
Option c – Both (a) and (b)
Which of the following are the differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles? I. Fundamental Rights are negative instructions, while Directive Principles are positive instructions to the government. II. Fundamental Rights are justiciable while Directive Principles are non-justiciable. III. Fundamental Rights enjoy a constitutional basis while Directive Principles are based on conventions. Codes
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) I, II, and III
(d) None of the above
Option a – I and II
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) I, II, and III
Option c – III and IV
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Option c – Directive Principles of State Policy
Article 46 of the Constitution of India refers to the promotion of educational and economic interests of
(a) religious minorities.
(b) Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker sections.
(c) displaced persons from large irrigation projects.
(d) the economically deprived.
Option b – Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker sections
In India, the separation of the judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
(a) the Preamble of the Constitution.
(b) a Directive Principle of State Policy.
(c) the Seventh Schedule.
(d) the conventional practice.
Option b – a Directive Principle of State Policy
Which of the following Directive Principles was/were added to the Constitution at a later date?
(a) Organization of village panchayats
(b) Prohibition of cow slaughter
(c) Free legal aid
(d) Uniform civil code
Option c – Free legal aid
Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?
(a) 41
(b) 43 A
(c) 48 A
(d) 51
Option d – 51
A uniform civil code mentioned in the Directive Principles of State Policy ensures
(a) economic equality
(b) national security
(c) national integration
(d) support of weaker sections of society
Option c – national integration
(a) Article 37
(b) Article 38
(c) Article 39
(d) Article 39A
Option b – Article 38
Which one of the following Articles directs the state Government to organize village Panchayat?
(a) Article 33
(b) Article 40
(c) Article 48
(d) Article 50
Option b – Article 40
Which article of the Constitution of India has the provision for the participation of workers in the management of industry?
(a) Article 43
(b) Article 43A
(c) Article 45
(d) Article 47
Option b – Article 43A
Which one of the following Articles directs the state Government to organize village Panchayat?
(a) Article 32
(b) Article 40
(c) Article 48
(d) Article 57
Option b – Article 40
Which of the following are listed as a Directive Principle in our Constitution? I. Complete freedom in the economic field for the interest of consumers and producers. II. Regulation of the economic system of the country SO as to prevent concentration of wealth and means of production. III. To ensure a decent standard of living and facilities of leisure for all workers. IV. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife. Codes
(a) II and III
(b) II, III, and IV
(c) II and IV
(d) III and IV
Option d – III and IV
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
(a) Right to adequate livelihood – 39
(A) (b) Equal pay for equal work – 39 (D)
(c) Opportunity to the children – 39 (C)
(d) Ownership of material resources for common good – 39 (B)
Option c – Opportunity to the children – 39 (C)
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
(a) Article 42 – To secure just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
(b) Article 40 – To organize village panchayats
(c) Article 47 – Prohibition of intoxicating drinks
(d) Article 50 – To protect all monuments of historic and national importance
Option d – Article 50 – To protect all monuments of historic and national importance
Article 40 of the Constitution of India advises the state of work for
(a) a Uniform civil code
(b) the Organisation of Village Panchayats
(c) Constitution of municipalities
(d) Living wages for workers
Option b – the Organisation of Village Panchayats
Which of the following are stated as Directive Principles of State Policy by Article 51 of the Constitution of India? The State shall endeavor to I. promote International Peace and Security. II. maintain just and honorable relations between nations. III. encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) II and III
(d) I, II, and III
Option d – I, II, and III
Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution the Directive Principle of State Policy constitutes limitations upon I. Legislative Function II. Executive Function Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Option d – Neither I nor II
Which constitutional Amendment granted the position of primacy to all the Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?
(a) 24th
(b) 25th
(c) 36th
(d) 42nd
Option d – 42nd
Which one of the following is not correctly matched? ( MCQ on Directive Principles of State Policy )
(a) Article 39A-Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid
(b) Article 40 – Organisation of village Panchayats
(c) Article 44 – Uniform Civil Code
(d) Article 48 – Separation of Judiciary from Executive
Option d – Article 48 – Separation of Judiciary from Executive
With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? I. They shall be enforceable by courts. II. They shall not be enforceable by any court. III. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the state. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I only
(b) ll only
(c) I and III only
(d) II and III only
Option d – II and III only
Assertion (A) Directive Principles of State Policy are not justiciable. Reason (R) Directive Principles are positive obligations upon the state. Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Option b – Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy I. The principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. II. The provisions contained in these principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Option c – Both I and II
Among the ‘Socialistic’ Directive Principles may be listed I. Prevention of concentration of wealth. II. Right to work. III. Separation of judiciary from the executive. IV. Organizing agriculture along scientific lines. Codes
(a) I and II
(b) I, II, and III
(c) II and IV
(d) I, II, III, and IV
Option a – I and II
Consider the following statements: I. With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon I. legislative function. II. executive function. Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Option d – Neither I nor II
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