Directive Principles of State Policy MCQs with Explanations
About the Topic: Directive Principles of State Policy guide the government in establishing social and economic democracy in India. Practice DPSP MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:
Correct Answer:
(D)
Social and Economic Democracy
The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to establish social and economic democracy. This will help India grow as a welfare state.
Ques: 2
The Directive principles of State Policy may be classified in to which of the following parts for the sake of convenient study?
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
The constitution does not contain any classification of Directive Principles. However, on the basis of its content and direction, they can be classified into three broad categories, viz, socialistic, Gandhian and liberal - intellectual.
Ques: 3
Which one of the following is not the objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Correct Answer:
(C) To establish a Religious State
Article 36 to 51 of the Constitution of India contain the Directive Principles of State Policy. The aim of the Constitution makers was to establish a secular and democratic state to ensure socio-economic justice.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy :
These principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
The Directive Principles of State Policy are directives to the Government to implement them for establishing social and economic democracy in the country. The provisions contained in these principles are not enforceable by any court. These principles have been stated as “Fundamental in the governance of the country.”
Ques: 5
With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. They shall be enforceable by Courts.
2. They shall not be enforceable by any Court.
3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of law by the State.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer:
(D)
2 and 3 only
Article 37 of the Indian Constitution says that the Provisions obtained in Part IV of the Constitution shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these Principles in making laws. So, the directive principles are non-Justiciable. Hence, statement 1 is wrong, while statement 2 and 3 are correct.
Ques: 6
The concept of welfare state is included in the Constitution of India in the:
Correct Answer:
(A) Directive Principles of State Policy
The concept of a welfare State is included in the Constitution of India in part IV i.e. Directive Principles of State Policy described in Article 36 to Article 51 of the Constitution.
Ques: 7
The idea of India as Welfare State is found in-
Preamble of the Constitution
Correct Answer:
(D)
The idea of India as a welfare State is found in the Preamble of the Constitution as well as the Directive Principles of State Policy. The Preamble gives importance to constitute India into Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. In the same way, the Directive Principles guide both Centre and the states for the establishment of a welfare State.
Ques: 8
Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principle of State Policy constitute limitations upon
legislative function.
executive function.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
The Directive Principles of state policy are certain direction to the Legislative and the Executive intended to show in what manner the state should exercise their legislative and executive power. The Directive Principles are in nature of instrument of instruction to the Government to do certain things and to achieve certain ends by their actions. The Directives are not enforceable in the Court and do not create any justiciable rights in favour of the individual. Thus, the Directive Principles of State policy does not constitute limitation upon legislative or executive function of the Government.
Ques: 9
The Indian Constitution borrowed the Directive Principles of the State Policy from the Constitution of which of the following countries?
Correct Answer:
(C) Ireland
The framers of the Constitution were influenced by the Irish Constitution to add the provisions of Directive Principles of State Policy in Indian Constitution.
Ques: 10
Directive Principles of State Policy are-
Correct Answer:
(B) Non-Justiciable
Directive Principles are non-justiciable which means they are not enforceable in any court of law in India.
Ques: 11
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental to the governance of the country?
Correct Answer:
(C) Directive Principles of State Policy
Article 37 of the Constitution says that the Directive Principles are not enforceable in any Courts of Law in India, but are fundamental in the governance of the country. It will be the duty of the State to ensure that these principles are applied in the legislation of laws.
Ques: 12
Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates
Correct Answer:
(B) the Directive Principles of State Policy
Article 39 (Directive Principle of State Policy) of Indian Constitution state that -
Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State:
The State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing
(a) that the citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means to livelihood;
(b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good;
(c) that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment;
(d) that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women;
(e) that the health and strength of workers, men and women, and the tender age of children are not abused and that citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength;
(f) that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.
Ques: 13
‘Equal Pay for Equal Work’ has been ensured in the Indian Constitution as one of the:
Correct Answer:
(B) Directive Principles of State Policy
Ques: 14
Panchayati Raj System in India is laid down under-
Correct Answer:
(C) Directive Principles of State Policy
Panchayati Raj System in India is laid down under the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) under Article 40. According to this article, ‘State shall take steps to organize village Panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable these to function as units of self-government”.