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.
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
4.
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
5.
Which Article talks about promoting the welfare of the people by securing a social order?
A.
Article 38
B.
Article 39
C.
Article 40
D.
Article 41
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ANSWER :
A. Article 38
6.
Directive Principles are:
A.
Justiciable
B.
Legally enforceable
C.
Non-justiciable
D.
Mandatory
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ANSWER :
C. Non-justiciable