Q. The Directive Principles of State Policy are justiciable in nature. True or False?
A.True
B.False
C.Only in certain cases
D.Depends on the state
Solution
Directive Principles of State Policy are not justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced in a court of law.
Correct Answer: B — False
Q. The Directive Principles of State Policy are primarily aimed at achieving which of the following?
A.Political stability
B.Social and economic justice
C.Judicial independence
D.Federalism
Solution
The Directive Principles aim to promote social and economic justice in the country.
Correct Answer: B — Social and economic justice
Q. The Directive Principles of State Policy are primarily:
A.Justiciable
B.Non-justiciable
C.Enforceable in a court of law
D.Mandatory for all states
Solution
The Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable, meaning they are not enforceable by the courts.
Correct Answer: B — Non-justiciable
Q. The Directive Principles of State Policy were inspired by which country's constitution?
A.United States
B.Ireland
C.Canada
D.Australia
Solution
The Directive Principles of State Policy were inspired by the Constitution of Ireland.
Correct Answer: B — Ireland
Q. What is the primary purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution?
A.To provide fundamental rights to citizens
B.To guide the state in policy-making
C.To establish a federal structure
D.To define the powers of the judiciary
Solution
The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines for the state to ensure social and economic justice, and to guide the government in policy-making.
Correct Answer: B — To guide the state in policy-making
Q. Which article directs the state to promote educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
A.Article 46
B.Article 39
C.Article 41
D.Article 45
Solution
Article 46 of the Constitution directs the state to promote the educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Correct Answer: A — Article 46
Q. Which article mandates the state to secure a living wage for workers?
A.Article 39
B.Article 41
C.Article 42
D.Article 43
Solution
Article 39 mandates the state to secure a living wage for workers.
Correct Answer: A — Article 39
Q. Which article mandates the state to secure the right to work, education, and public assistance?
A.Article 41
B.Article 45
C.Article 39
D.Article 46
Solution
Article 41 mandates the state to secure the right to work, education, and public assistance in certain cases.
Correct Answer: A — Article 41
Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.Article 14
B.Article 36
C.Article 21
D.Article 32
Solution
The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, starting from Article 36.
Correct Answer: B — Article 36
Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.Article 14
B.Article 36
C.Article 21
D.Article 32
Solution
Article 36 of the Indian Constitution specifically deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Correct Answer: B — Article 36
Q. Which Directive Principle aims to secure a living wage for workers?
A.Article 39
B.Article 43
C.Article 45
D.Article 46
Solution
Article 43 aims to secure a living wage and decent conditions of work for workers.
Correct Answer: B — Article 43
Q. Which landmark case emphasized the harmony between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
A.Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
B.Minerva Mills v. Union of India
C.Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
D.Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
Solution
In Minerva Mills v. Union of India, the Supreme Court emphasized the need for harmony between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
Correct Answer: B — Minerva Mills v. Union of India
Q. Which of the following articles directs the state to promote educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes?
A.Article 46
B.Article 39
C.Article 41
D.Article 45
Solution
Article 46 of the Constitution directs the state to promote the educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes.
Correct Answer: A — Article 46
Q. Which of the following articles is related to the right to work, to education, and to public assistance?
A.Article 41
B.Article 42
C.Article 43
D.Article 44
Solution
Article 41 of the Constitution provides for the right to work, to education, and to public assistance.
Correct Answer: A — Article 41
Q. Which of the following Directive Principles aims to secure a living wage for workers?
A.Article 39(a)
B.Article 41
C.Article 42
D.Article 43
Solution
Article 39(a) directs the state to secure the right to an adequate means of livelihood for all citizens.
Correct Answer: A — Article 39(a)
Q. Which of the following is a Directive Principle aimed at promoting international peace and security?
A.Article 51
B.Article 45
C.Article 39
D.Article 41
Solution
Article 51 of the Constitution promotes international peace and security as a Directive Principle.
Correct Answer: A — Article 51
Q. Which of the following is a feature of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.They are enforceable by law
B.They are justiciable
C.They are fundamental in governance
D.They are absolute rights
Solution
The Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in governance and guide the state in making laws and policies.
Correct Answer: C — They are fundamental in governance
Q. Which of the following is a fundamental duty related to the Directive Principles?
A.To promote harmony
B.To safeguard public property
C.To protect the environment
D.All of the above
Solution
All of the options listed are fundamental duties that align with the goals of the Directive Principles.
Correct Answer: D — All of the above
Q. Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A.Right to work
B.Right to education
C.Right to an adequate means of livelihood
D.Right to equality
Solution
The Right to equality is a Fundamental Right under Part III of the Constitution, not a Directive Principle.
