30 MCQ on Directive Principles of State Policy

The Directive Principles of State Policy are a set of guidelines for the government of India to follow in order to promote the welfare of its citizens. These principles are not enforceable by the courts, but they are nevertheless considered to be an important part of the Indian Constitution. This blog post will provide you with a set of MCQs on the Directive Principles of State Policy, which will help you to test your knowledge of this important topic. 

1. Which article defines the State? a) Article 36 b) Article 37 c) Article 38 d) Article 39

Answer: a) Article 36

2. Which article deals with the promotion of the welfare of the people? a) Article 37 b) Article 38 c) Article 39 d) Article 40

Answer: b) Article 38

3. Which article emphasizes equal justice and free legal aid? a) Article 39 b) Article 39A c) Article 40 d) Article 41

Answer: b) Article 39A

4. Which article pertains to the organization of village panchayats? a) Article 40 b) Article 41 c) Article 42 d) Article 43

Answer: a) Article 40

5. Which article focuses on the right to work, education, and public assistance? a) Article 41 b) Article 42 c) Article 43 d) Article 44

Answer: a) Article 41

6. Which article deals with the provision of just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief? a) Article 42 b) Article 43 c) Article 44 d) Article 45

Answer: a) Article 42

7. Which article promotes the participation of workers in the management of industries? a) Article 43A b) Article 43B c) Article 44 d) Article 45

Answer: a) Article 43A

8. Which article focuses on the promotion of cooperative societies? a) Article 43A b) Article 43B c) Article 44 d) Article 45

Answer: b) Article 43B

9. Which article pertains to the separation of judiciary from the executive? a) Article 45 b) Article 46 c) Article 47 d) Article 50

Answer: d) Article 50

10. Which amendment added Article 48A to the Directive Principles of State Policy? a) 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 b) 44th Amendment Act of 1978 c) 86th Amendment Act of 2002 d) 97th Amendment Act of 2011

Answer: a) 42nd Amendment Act of 1976

11. Which organization aimed to bring about social and economic equity and justice through its Five-Year Plans? a) Planning Commission b) Niti Ayog c) Reserve Bank of India d) Ministry of Finance

Answer: a) Planning Commission

12. Which measures were introduced to help the underprivileged sections in India? a) Acts to protect the interests of the poor b) Protection of wildlife and conservation of forests c) Development of cottage industries d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

13. Which act was passed to protect the interests of women in India? a) Maternity Benefits Act b) Equal Remuneration Act c) Protection of Civil Rights Act d) Right to Education Act

Answer: b) Equal Remuneration Act

14. Which amendment added Article 48A to the Directive Principles of State Policy? a) 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 b) 44th Amendment Act of 1978 c) 86th Amendment Act of 2002 d) 97th Amendment Act of 2011

Answer: a) 42nd Amendment Act of 1976

15. What is the main limitation of Directive Principles of State Policy? a) They are legally binding on the state b) They are justiciable in the courts c) The state has a moral duty to implement them d) They can be easily enforced by the judiciary

Answer: c) The state has a moral duty to implement them

16. Who described Directive Principles of State Policy as "pious wishes"? a) K.T. Shah b) T.T. Krishnamachari c) K. Santhanam d) Granville Austin

Answer: b) T.T. Krishnamachari

17. According to Granville Austin, both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy are the ______________ of the constitution. a) foundation b) conscience c) essence d) backbone

Answer: b) conscience

18. Fundamental Rights are _______________ in nature, while Directive Principles of State Policy are _______________ in nature. a) positive, negative b) negative, positive c) enforceable, non-justiciable d) non-justiciable, enforceable

Answer: b) negative, positive

19. In cases of conflict between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy, which one prevails? a) Fundamental Rights b) Directive Principles of State Policy c) Both have equal weight d) It depends on the specific case

Answer: a) Fundamental Rights

20. The Minerva Mills case of 1980 emphasized the ___________________ between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. a) conflict b) superiority c) harmony d) separation

Answer: c) harmony

21. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in India is derived from which country's constitution? a) Spanish Constitution b) Irish Constitution c) Indian Constitution d) French Constitution

Answer: b) Irish Constitution

22. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)? a) Part I b) Part II c) Part III d) Part IV

Answer: d) Part IV

23. What is the scope of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) compared to Fundamental Rights (FRs)? a) DPSP protects the rights of a citizen, while FRs work at a macro level. b) DPSP and FRs have equal scope and protect individual rights. c) DPSP focuses on socioeconomic justice, while FRs protect civil liberties. d) DPSP and FRs have overlapping scope and protect both individual and collective rights.

Answer: c) DPSP focuses on socioeconomic justice, while FRs protect civil liberties.

24. Are Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) enforceable by law? a) Yes, they are enforceable through legal mechanisms. b) No, they are non-justiciable and not enforceable by law. c) They are partially enforceable based on specific circumstances. d) DPSP enforceability varies depending on the interpretation by the judiciary.

Answer: b) No, they are non-justiciable and not enforceable by law.

25. Which classification of Directive Principles of State Policy is based on Gandhian principles? a) Socialist Principles b) Gandhian Principles c) Liberal and Intellectual Principles d) None of the above

Answer: b) Gandhian Principles

26. According to Article 39 of the Indian Constitution, the State shall direct its policies towards securing: a) Right to education for all citizens b) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women c) Protection of the strength and health of workers d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

27. Which article of the Indian Constitution promotes the formation of village panchayats as units of self-government? a) Article 40 b) Article 41 c) Article 42 d) Article 43

Answer: a) Article 40

28. The State shall endeavor to promote cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis in rural areas as stated in: a) Article 42 b) Article 43 c) Article 43A d) Article 44

Answer: b) Article 43

29. The State shall protect every monument or place of artistic or historic interest, according to: a) Article 48 b) Article 49 c) Article 50 d) Article 51

Answer: b) Article 49

30. Which constitutional amendment introduced the provision for free legal aid to the poor under DPSP? a) 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976 b) 44th Constitutional Amendment, 1978 c) 86th Amendment Act, 2002 d) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992

Answer: a) 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976