Directive Principles of State Policy UPSC Questions

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Directive Principles of State Policy MCQ Questions


1.
Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Part III
B.
Part IV
C.
Part V
D.
Part VI
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ANSWER :
B. Part IV
2.
From which country's constitution was the idea of Directive Principles borrowed?
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Ireland
D.
Canada
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ANSWER :
C. Ireland
3.
Considered the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
2. Organizing village Panchayats.
3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above are the Gradian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1,2 and 4 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1, 3 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only
4.
Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of Inclusive Governance?
1. Permitting the Non - Banking Financial Companies to do banking
2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts
3. Increasing the government spending on public health
4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
3 and 4 only
C.
2, 3 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
5.
According to the Indian Constitution, which Article states that Directive Principles are fundamental in governance?
A.
Article 36
B.
Article 37
C.
Article 38
D.
Article 51
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ANSWER :
B. Article 37
6.
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code.
2. Organizing village Panchayats.
3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas.
4. 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? UPSC - 2012
A.
1, 2 and 4 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1, 3 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only