Which one of the following Directive Principles was inserted by the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976 ?
Directive Principles of State Policy
32. Article 46 of the Constitution of India refers to the promotion of edu
Article 46 of the Constitution of India refers to the promotion of educational and economic interests of
33. Which one of the following is not a part of the Directive Principles o
Which one of the following is not a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India?
34. 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 Uniform Civil Code?
35. The provision, ‘the State shall take steps to separate the Judiciary f
The provision, ‘the State shall take steps to separate the Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State’ is incorporated in which part of the Constitution of India ?
36. Who among the following considered the Directive Principles of State P
Who among the following considered the Directive Principles of State Policy as aiming at ‘furthering the goals of social exclusion’?
Granville Austin, a renowned historian of the Indian Constitution, described the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) as aiming, along with the Fundamental Rights, at ‘furthering the aims of social revolution’. The phrase in the question “social exclusion” appears to be a typo and should be “social revolution”. Austin argued that the Fundamental Rights and DPSP were the “conscience of the Constitution” and were central to the Constitution’s goal of achieving a social revolution by bringing about conditions necessary for a just society.
Granville Austin is known for his interpretation of the Indian Constitution as an instrument of ‘social revolution’, emphasizing the significance of Fundamental Rights and DPSP in this regard.
B.N. Rau was the constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly. K.C. Wheare described India’s constitution as ‘quasi-federal’. Rajni Kothari is a political scientist who has written extensively on Indian politics and the party system.
37. Which one of the following statements regarding Uniform Civil Code as
Which one of the following statements regarding Uniform Civil Code as provided under Article 44 of the Constitution of India is not correct?
– Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III of the Constitution and are enforceable by courts (Articles 32 and 226). DPSPs, under Article 37, are expressly stated as “not enforceable by any court”. Therefore, the UCC is not a Fundamental Right.
– Statement B is correct as it directly quotes the objective mentioned in Article 44.
– Statement C is correct because DPSPs are not judicially enforceable.
– Statement D is correct as Article 37 explicitly states that the principles in Part IV are “fundamental in the governance of the country” and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws, even though they are not enforceable by courts.
– The question asks for the statement that is *not* correct. Only statement A is incorrect.
38. Which of the following statements with respect to the right to have a
Which of the following statements with respect to the right to have a legal aid is/are correct?
- 1. Under the Constitution of India, it is given under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
- 2. It is the duty of the police to inform the nearest Legal Aid Committee immediately after the arrest of a person.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Statement 2 is also correct. Following judgments of the Supreme Court and provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, it is a statutory and constitutional mandate that an arrested person must be informed of their right to legal aid, and the police have the duty to facilitate access to legal aid services, which includes informing the relevant Legal Aid Committee.
39. Which one of the following is not a part of Article 51 of the Consti
Which one of the following is not a part of Article 51 of the Constitution of India?
(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.
Option A, B, and D are explicitly mentioned in Article 51. The use of a UN peacekeeping force for the resolution of international disputes (Option C) is a method or mechanism that aligns with the broader goals of international peace and security but is not a specific directive listed as a clause within Article 51 itself.
– It outlines India’s foreign policy objectives as enshrined in the Constitution.
– The article focuses on peaceful relations, international law, and arbitration.
40. Which one of the following statements relating to the Directive Princi
Which one of the following statements relating to the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct?
Statement A: Article 37 explicitly states that the provisions contained in Part IV shall not be enforceable by any court. This is correct.
Statement B: Article 37 also states that the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country. This is correct.
Statement C: Article 37 further states that it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. This is correct.
Statement D: The DPSPs are aimed at creating a welfare state and establishing social and economic democracy. They include principles related to social justice, economic equality, rights of workers, protection of environment, international peace, etc. They are not directed towards making India an advanced capitalist country. Capitalism is an economic system often contrasted with the principles of a welfare state promoted by DPSPs. This statement is incorrect.
Therefore, statement D is the one that is not correct.