Directive Principles MCQ: Article 39, Living Wage & 42nd Amendment Primacy

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.The 44th Amendment Act, 1978 added which directive to Article 38?

   • A.Equal pay for equal work
   • B.Minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Participation of workers
   • D.Free legal aid

   Explanation: The 44th Amendment added Article 38(2) to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities.

2. Q2.Which case ruled that the Indian Constitution is founded on the bedrock of the balance between Fundamental Rights and DPSP?

   • A.Champakam Dorairajan Case
   • B.Golaknath Case
   • C.Kesavananda Bharati Case
   • D.Minerva Mills Case✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: In the Minerva Mills case (1980), the Supreme Court held that the Constitution relies on the balance between Part III and Part IV.

3. Q3.Article 49 deals with obligations regarding:

   • A.Public Health
   • B.Agriculture
   • C.Monuments and places of national importance✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Village Panchayats

   Explanation: Article 49 obligates the State to protect monuments, places, and objects of national importance.

4. Q4.Which of the following is an example of a Liberal-Intellectual Principle?

   • A.Prohibition of slaughter of cows
   • B.Promotion of cottage industries
   • C.Uniform Civil Code✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Right to work

   Explanation: Uniform Civil Code (Article 44) is classified as a Liberal-Intellectual Principle.

5. Q5.The directive to 'raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living' is found in:

   • A.Article 46
   • B.Article 47✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 48
   • D.Article 49

   Explanation: Article 47 directs the State to raise the level of nutrition, standard of living, and improve public health.

6. Q6.Which committee recommended the division of rights into 'Justiciable' and 'Non-justiciable' categories, leading to the formation of DPSP?

   • A.Sapru Committee✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Swaransingh Committee
   • C.Verma Committee
   • D.Dhar Commission

   Explanation: The Tej Bahadur Sapru Committee (1945) recommended dividing rights into justiciable (Fundamental Rights) and non-justiciable (DPSP).

7. Q7.Which Article of the DPSP directs the State to secure a 'living wage' for workers?

   • A.Article 41
   • B.Article 42
   • C.Article 43✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Article 43A

   Explanation: Article 43 directs the State to secure a living wage, a decent standard of life, and full enjoyment of leisure for all workers.

8. Q8.Which Amendment Act gave precedence to Directive Principles under Articles 39(b) and 39(c) over Fundamental Rights Articles 14 and 19?

   • A.24th Amendment Act
   • B.25th Amendment Act✓ Correct Answer
   • C.42nd Amendment Act
   • D.44th Amendment Act

   Explanation: The 25th Amendment Act (1971) inserted Article 31C, giving precedence to Articles 39(b) and 39(c) over Articles 14 and 19.

9. Q9.Which Article provides for 'Maternity Relief'?

   • A.Article 41
   • B.Article 42✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 43
   • D.Article 44

   Explanation: Article 42 directs the State to make provision for just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.

10. Q10.Article 39(b) of the Constitution deals with:

    • A.Equal pay for equal work
    • B.Equitable distribution of material resources of the community✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Prevention of concentration of wealth
    • D.Protection of childhood

    Explanation: Article 39(b) directs the State to ensure that the ownership and control of material resources are distributed for the common good.

11. Q11.Article 39(c) directs the State to prevent:

    • A.Child labour
    • B.Concentration of wealth and means of production✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Cow slaughter
    • D.Intoxicating drinks

    Explanation: Article 39(c) mandates the prevention of the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment.

12. Q12.Which of the following is NOT a Socialist Principle?

    • A.Equal pay for equal work
    • B.Right to work
    • C.Uniform Civil Code✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Maternity relief

    Explanation: The Uniform Civil Code (Article 44) is a Liberal-Intellectual Principle, while the others are Socialist Principles.

13. Q13.Which Article directs the State to take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries?

    • A.Article 43
    • B.Article 43A✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 43B
    • D.Article 44

    Explanation: Article 43A, added by the 42nd Amendment (1976), ensures the participation of workers in the management of industries.

14. Q14.In which case did the Supreme Court rule that 'Fundamental Rights and DPSP are the two wheels of the chariot'?

    • A.Champakam Dorairajan Case
    • B.Golaknath Case
    • C.Kesavananda Bharati Case
    • D.Minerva Mills Case✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: In the Minerva Mills case (1980), the SC emphasized the balance between FRs and DPSPs, calling them the two wheels of the chariot.

15. Q15.Which Article was described by Dr. Ambedkar as the objective of establishing 'Economic Democracy'?

    • A.All Directive Principles✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Article 32
    • C.Preamble
    • D.Article 19

    Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar stated that the Directive Principles aim to establish economic democracy, unlike Fundamental Rights which establish political democracy.

16. Q16.The directive to provide 'opportunities for healthy development of children' (Article 39(f)) was added by:

    • A.42nd Amendment✓ Correct Answer
    • B.44th Amendment
    • C.86th Amendment
    • D.97th Amendment

    Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added Article 39(f) to ensure opportunities for the healthy development of children.

17. Q17.Which of the following is a difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?

    • A.FRs are positive obligations; DPSPs are negative.
    • B.FRs are non-justiciable; DPSPs are justiciable.
    • C.FRs promote political democracy; DPSPs promote social and economic democracy.✓ Correct Answer
    • D.FRs are not legally enforceable; DPSPs are.

    Explanation: Fundamental Rights aim at political democracy, while Directive Principles aim at social and economic democracy.

18. Q18.Which case established that Fundamental Rights could not be amended for the implementation of DPSP?

    • A.Champakam Dorairajan Case (1951)
    • B.Golaknath Case (1967)✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
    • D.Minerva Mills Case (1980)

    Explanation: In the Golaknath case (1967), the SC ruled that Fundamental Rights are sacrosanct and cannot be amended to implement DPSP.

19. Q19.Article 41 guarantees the right to work, education, and public assistance in cases of:

    • A.Unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Marriage and divorce
    • C.Property disputes
    • D.Religious pilgrimages

    Explanation: Article 41 directs the State to secure the right to work, education, and public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement.

20. Q20.The concept of 'Welfare State' finds elaboration in which part of the Constitution?

    • A.Preamble
    • B.Fundamental Rights
    • C.Directive Principles of State Policy✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Fundamental Duties

    Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy embody the concept of a 'Welfare State' aimed at achieving socio-economic justice.