Directive Principles of State Policy

1. Consider the following statements : 1. The State shall, within the l

Consider the following statements :

  • 1. The State shall, within the limits of its economic capacity and development, make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, and in other cases of undeserved want.
  • 2. The State shall make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.
  • 3. The State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.

Which of the above statements are correct ?

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1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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The correct answer is D.
Statement 1 is correct. This statement reflects the principle enshrined in Article 41 of the Constitution, which states that the State shall, within the limits of its economic capacity and development, make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, and in other cases of undeserved want.
Statement 2 is correct. This statement reflects the principle enshrined in Article 42 of the Constitution, which states that the State shall make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.
Statement 3 is correct. This statement reflects the principle enshrined in Article 40 of the Constitution, which states that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) contained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution. These principles are fundamental for the governance of the country and highlight the social and economic goals that the State should strive to achieve.

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2. Consider the following statements regarding principles of policy to be

Consider the following statements regarding principles of policy to be followed by the State :
The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing

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  • 1. that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood.
  • 2. that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good.
  • 3. that the operation of the economic system results in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment.

Which of the above statements are correct ?

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1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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The correct answer is A.
Statement 1 is correct. Article 39(a) of the Constitution states that the State shall direct its policy towards securing that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood.
Statement 2 is correct. Article 39(b) states that the State shall direct its policy towards securing that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 39(c) states the opposite: that the State shall direct its policy towards securing that the operation of the economic system does *not* result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment.
Statements 1, 2, and 3 (as it should be according to the Constitution) are part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), specifically Article 39, which lays down certain principles of policy to be followed by the State to promote the welfare of the people. These principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and are expected to guide the State in making laws.

3. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India state

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India states the Directive Principles of State Policy on ‘Promotion of international peace and security’?

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Article 51
Article 57
Article 59
Article 61
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Article 51 of the Constitution of India states the Directive Principles of State Policy on ‘Promotion of international peace and security’.
Article 51, under Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy), mandates the State to endeavour to:
(a) promote international peace and security;
(b) maintain just and honourable relations between nations;
(c) foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organised peoples with one another; and
(d) encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are guidelines for the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. Though not legally enforceable, they are fundamental in the governance of the country. Article 51 reflects India’s commitment to a peaceful international order.

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4. The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which one of

The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which one of the following parts of the Constitution of India ?

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Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
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The correct answer is D, Part IV.
Part IV of the Constitution of India contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs). These principles are guidelines or recommendations to the State for making laws and policies. They are fundamental in the governance of the country, though they are not enforceable by any court.
Part I deals with The Union and its Territory, Part II with Citizenship, and Part III with Fundamental Rights. Fundamental Rights are enforceable by courts, unlike the DPSPs.

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5. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is co

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is considered to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and improve public health ?

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Article 19
Article 47
Article 15
Article 16
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Article 47, which falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Constitution), states that “The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties and, in particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health.” This article directly addresses the objective of improving public health, nutrition, and living standards.
Article 47 is a Directive Principle of State Policy that mandates the State to improve public health, nutrition, and standard of living.
Article 19 grants fundamental freedoms. Article 15 prohibits discrimination. Article 16 ensures equality of opportunity in public employment. These are Fundamental Rights and do not directly address the State’s duty regarding public health and nutrition standards, which is the specific subject of Article 47.

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6. The concept of “Equal pay for equal work” is enshrined in which one of

The concept of “Equal pay for equal work” is enshrined in which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India ?

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Article 14
Article 39(d)
Article 19
Article 21(a)
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The correct answer is B) Article 39(d).
The concept of “Equal pay for equal work for both men and women” is explicitly enshrined as a Directive Principle of State Policy under Article 39(d) in Part IV of the Constitution of India.
– Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws, a fundamental right under Part III, which provides a general framework for equality but does not specifically mandate “equal pay for equal work”.
– Article 19 guarantees fundamental freedoms like freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.
– Article 21(a) guarantees the right to elementary education.
– While “equal pay for equal work” is a DPSP, the Supreme Court has held that it is a constitutional goal and can be enforced through Articles 14 and 16 (equality of opportunity in public employment).

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7. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with “Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid”?

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Article 14-A
Article 38
Article 39
Article 39-A
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Article 39-A of the Constitution of India, which is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP), deals with Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid. It directs the State to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice, on a basis of equal opportunity, and shall, in particular, provide free legal aid, by suitable legislation or schemes or in any other way, to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. This article was inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
Article 39-A mandates the State to promote equal justice and provide free legal aid to ensure access to justice for all citizens.
Article 14 provides for Equality before law and Equal Protection of Laws. Article 38 directs the State to strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting a social order in which justice, social, economic and political, shall inform all the institutions of the national life. Article 39 lists several principles of policy to be followed by the State towards securing certain objectives, such as adequate means of livelihood, distribution of material resources, equal pay for equal work, etc. Article 39-A is a specific DPSP focusing on access to justice through equal opportunity and free legal aid.

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8. Which one of the following Parts of the Constitution of India deals wi

Which one of the following Parts of the Constitution of India deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

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Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
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Part IV of the Constitution of India deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
– The DPSP are guidelines/principles for the state while enacting laws and policies, aimed at establishing a welfare state in India.
– They are enshrined in Articles 36 to 51 of the Constitution.
Part II deals with Citizenship (Articles 5-11). Part III deals with Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35). Part V deals with The Union Government (Articles 52-151).

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9. Which one of the following is not a provision under the Directive Prin

Which one of the following is not a provision under the Directive Principles of State Policy?

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Right to work
Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years
Promoting harmony and spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India
Separation of Judiciary from Executive
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Option C is not a provision under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
– The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.
– Option A (Right to work) is related to Article 41 (Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases).
– Option B (Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years) is related to Article 45 (Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years), which was amended by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
– Option D (Separation of Judiciary from Executive) is a direct provision under Article 50 of the DPSP.
– Option C (Promoting harmony and spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India) is listed as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(e), not a DPSP.
DPSPs are non-justiciable principles that guide the State in making laws, while Fundamental Duties are obligations of the citizens.

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10. Which one of the following statements about the Directive Principles o

Which one of the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct ?

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The Directive Principles constitute certain ideals for social justice.
The Directive Principles are not confined to Part IV of the Constitution of India.
The sanction behind the Directive Principles is legal.
It aims to fulfil the objective of socio-economic justice.
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The correct answer is C) The sanction behind the Directive Principles is legal.
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are contained primarily in Part IV of the Constitution of India (Articles 36-51). They are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
Statement A is correct as DPSPs aim to promote social and economic justice and welfare.
Statement B is correct as principles similar to DPSPs are found outside Part IV (e.g., promotion of Hindi language, claims of SC/STs to services).
Statement D is correct as DPSPs are intended to achieve the objective of socio-economic justice, contributing to the establishment of a welfare state.
Statement C is incorrect because DPSPs are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by courts. Their sanction is primarily moral and political, dependent on public opinion and the ruling government’s commitment.
The justiciability of Fundamental Rights (Part III) and the non-justiciability of Directive Principles (Part IV) is a key distinction in the Indian Constitution. While not legally enforceable, DPSPs serve as guidelines for the government in formulating policies and laws.

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