1. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are contained in which Part of the Indian Constitution?
A. Part III
B. Part IV
C. Part IVA
D. Part V
Answer: B
2. Directive Principles of State Policy are provided under Articles:
A. 12–35
B. 36–51
C. 51A
D. 52–78
Answer: B
3. The Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the Constitution of:
A. USA
B. Canada
C. Ireland
D. Australia
Answer: C
4. Which Article defines the term “State” for the purposes of DPSPs?
A. Article 36
B. Article 37
C. Article 38
D. Article 39
Answer: A
5. According to Article 37, the Directive Principles are:
A. Legally enforceable
B. Justiciable in courts
C. Non-justiciable but fundamental in the governance of the country
D. Applicable only during emergencies
Answer: C
6. Which of the following is NOT a category of Directive Principles?
A. Socialist Principles
B. Gandhian Principles
C. Liberal-Intellectual Principles
D. Religious Principles
Answer: D
7. Which category of DPSPs aims to reduce inequalities in income and status?
A. Gandhian Principles
B. Socialist Principles
C. Liberal-Intellectual Principles
D. Administrative Principles
Answer: B
8. Which category of DPSPs promotes village panchayats and cottage industries?
A. Socialist Principles
B. Gandhian Principles
C. Liberal-Intellectual Principles
D. Political Principles
Answer: B
9. Which category of DPSPs includes the promotion of international peace and security?
A. Gandhian Principles
B. Socialist Principles
C. Liberal-Intellectual Principles
D. Economic Principles
Answer: C
10. Equal pay for equal work for men and women is mentioned in:
A. Article 38
B. Article 39
C. Article 40
D. Article 43
Answer: B
11. Organisation of Village Panchayats is provided under:
A. Article 39
B. Article 40
C. Article 42
D. Article 43A
Answer: B
12. Free legal aid to ensure justice is provided under:
A. Article 39A
B. Article 40
C. Article 44
D. Article 45
Answer: A
13. Which Article directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens?
A. Article 42
B. Article 43
C. Article 44
D. Article 45
Answer: C
14. Which Article deals with early childhood care and education?
A. Article 45
B. Article 46
C. Article 47
D. Article 48
Answer: A
15. Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections is mentioned in:
A. Article 45
B. Article 46
C. Article 47
D. Article 48A
Answer: B
16. Raising the level of nutrition and public health is the objective of:
A. Article 46
B. Article 47
C. Article 48
D. Article 49
Answer: B
17. Protection and improvement of the environment is provided under:
A. Article 48
B. Article 48A
C. Article 49
D. Article 50
Answer: B
18. Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive is provided under:
A. Article 49
B. Article 50
C. Article 51
D. Article 39A
Answer: B
19. Promotion of international peace and security is mentioned in:
A. Article 48A
B. Article 49
C. Article 50
D. Article 51
Answer: D
20. Which of the following is a correct difference between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs?
A. Both are enforceable by courts
B. DPSPs are enforceable, Fundamental Rights are not
C. Fundamental Rights are enforceable; DPSPs are non-enforceable
D. Neither is enforceable
Answer: C
21. Fundamental Rights are mainly:
A. Positive obligations on the State
B. Negative limitations on the State
C. Financial provisions
D. Emergency provisions
Answer: B
22. Directive Principles are mainly:
A. Negative obligations on the State
B. Positive directions to the State
C. Judicial powers
D. Election-related provisions
Answer: B
23. Which landmark Supreme Court case emphasized harmony and balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
A. Kesavananda Bharati Case
B. Minerva Mills Case
C. Berubari Case
D. S.R. Bommai Case
Answer: B
24. Which Constitutional Amendment added Article 39A (Free Legal Aid)?
A. 24th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 52nd Amendment
Answer: B
25. Which one of the following statements about Directive Principles of State Policy is correct?
A. They are legally enforceable in all courts.
B. They are fundamental in the governance of the country and guide the State in policymaking.
C. They apply only to the Union Government.
D. They can be suspended during a National Emergency.
Answer: B