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directive-principles-of-state-policy — Answer Key & Explanations (20 Questions)

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Q1.Which Article includes the improvement of the 'standard of living' and 'public health' as primary duties of the State?
- A.Article 45
- B.Article 46
- C.Article 47✓ Correct Answer
- D.Article 48
Explanation: Article 47 mandates the State to raise the level of nutrition, standard of living, and improve public health.
Q2.The implementation of the 'Minimum Wages Act, 1948' is a step towards fulfilling the mandate of:
- A.Article 40
- B.Article 43✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 44
- D.Article 50
Explanation: The Minimum Wages Act seeks to secure a living wage and decent conditions of work, aligning with Article 43.
Q3.Which Article directs the State to prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs?
- A.Article 46
- B.Article 47✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 48
- D.Article 49
Explanation: Article 47 directs the State to bring about the prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health (Gandhian Principle).
Q4.The 'Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972' was enacted to fulfill the objective of which Article?
- A.Article 48
- B.Article 48A✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 49
- D.Article 50
Explanation: The Wildlife Protection Act implements Article 48A, which safeguards forests and wildlife.
Q5.Which Article was amended by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act (1956) regarding linguistic minorities?
- A.Article 350A✓ Correct Answer
- B.Article 45
- C.Article 46
- D.Article 335
Explanation: The 7th Amendment added Article 350A (Mother tongue instruction) and 350B (Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities).
Q6.According to M. Laxmikanth, the 'real force' or sanction behind the Directive Principles is:
- A.The Constitution
- B.The Supreme Court
- C.Political (Public Opinion)✓ Correct Answer
- D.The President
Explanation: Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar observed that the real sanction behind DPSP is political, i.e., public opinion.
Q7.Article 51 contains which of the following provisions?
- A.Promote international peace and security
- B.Maintain just and honourable relations between nations
- C.Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
- D.All of the above✓ Correct Answer
Explanation: Article 51 includes all three: promoting peace, maintaining relations, and encouraging arbitration for disputes.
Q8.Which Article directs the State to ensure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity?
- A.Article 38
- B.Article 39A✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 41
- D.Article 46
Explanation: Article 39A mandates the State to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity.
Q9.The MNREGA scheme primarily enforces the directive under:
- A.Article 41✓ Correct Answer
- B.Article 44
- C.Article 50
- D.Article 51
Explanation: MNREGA enforces Article 41 by guaranteeing the 'Right to Work' to rural households.
Q10.Which part of the Constitution is referred to as 'Sister Part' of Part III?
- A.Part II
- B.Part IV✓ Correct Answer
- C.Part IV-A
- D.Part V
Explanation: Part IV (DPSP) and Part III (Fundamental Rights) are often called the 'Conscience' or sister parts due to their interrelation.
Q11.Article 43A (Participation of workers in management) is classified as a:
- A.Gandhian Principle
- B.Socialist Principle✓ Correct Answer
- C.Liberal-Intellectual Principle
- D.None of the above
Explanation: Article 43A is a Socialist Principle as it aims at democratic socialism and worker rights.
Q12.Which Constitutional Amendment Act accorded the position of primacy to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?
- A.25th Amendment
- B.42nd Amendment
- C.Both 1 and 2✓ Correct Answer
- D.44th Amendment
Explanation: Both the 25th (for Art 39b/c) and 42nd (for all DPSP - later struck down) Amendments tried to accord primacy.
Q13.The 'Equal Remuneration Act, 1976' implements which Article?
- A.Article 39(a)
- B.Article 39(d)✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 41
- D.Article 42
Explanation: The Equal Remuneration Act implements Article 39(d), which mandates equal pay for equal work for men and women.
Q14.The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) was established to implement which Article?
- A.Article 40
- B.Article 43✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 47
- D.Article 48
Explanation: KVIC helps implement Article 43, specifically the promotion of cottage industries in rural areas.
Q15.Article 48 contains provisions for both:
- A.Environment and Wildlife
- B.Agriculture and Animal Husbandry✓ Correct Answer
- C.Cottage Industries and Co-operatives
- D.Health and Nutrition
Explanation: Article 48 covers the organization of agriculture and animal husbandry (Liberal) and prohibition of cow slaughter (Gandhian).
Q16.Who criticized the Directive Principles stating they would lead to a 'Constitutional Conflict' between the Centre and States, and the President and Prime Minister?
- A.K. Santhanam✓ Correct Answer
- B.Sir Ivor Jennings
- C.T.T. Krishnamachari
- D.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: K. Santhanam argued that DPSP could lead to conflicts, for example, if a state law violates a DPSP, the Centre might direct its amendment.
Q17.The definition of 'State' in Part IV (Article 36) includes which of the following?
- A.Only Central Government
- B.Only State Governments
- C.Legislative and Executive organs of Central, State, and Local authorities✓ Correct Answer
- D.Only the Judiciary
Explanation: Article 36 states that 'State' has the same meaning as in Part III, which includes the Government, Parliament, State Legislatures, and all local authorities.
Q18.Article 39(e) directs the State to ensure that:
- A.Childhood is protected from exploitation
- B.Health and strength of workers are not abused✓ Correct Answer
- C.Equal pay for equal work
- D.Village panchayats are organized
Explanation: Article 39(e) ensures that the health and strength of workers, men and women, and the tender age of children are not abused.
Q19.Which of the following reasons was NOT cited by the Constituent Assembly for making DPSP non-justiciable?
- A.Insufficient financial resources
- B.Vast diversity and backwardness of the country
- C.Lack of public support✓ Correct Answer
- D.Fear that they might crush the nascent democracy
Explanation: The Assembly cited financial limitations and diversity/backwardness, not a lack of public support, as reasons for making them non-justiciable.
Q20.Which Supreme Court judgment ruled that the 'Right to Education' flows from the 'Right to Life' (Article 21), heavily relying on Article 45?
- A.Unnikrishnan Case (1993)✓ Correct Answer
- B.Mandal Commission Case
- C.Shah Bano Case
- D.S.R. Bommai Case
Explanation: In the Unnikrishnan Case (1993), the SC ruled that the right to education is a fundamental right under Article 21, influenced by Article 45.

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directive-principles-of-state-policy — Answer Key & Explanations (20 Questions)

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

Q1.Which Article includes the improvement of the 'standard of living' and 'public health' as primary duties of the State?
- A.Article 45
- B.Article 46
- C.Article 47✓ Correct Answer
- D.Article 48
Explanation: Article 47 mandates the State to raise the level of nutrition, standard of living, and improve public health.
Q2.The implementation of the 'Minimum Wages Act, 1948' is a step towards fulfilling the mandate of:
- A.Article 40
- B.Article 43✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 44
- D.Article 50
Explanation: The Minimum Wages Act seeks to secure a living wage and decent conditions of work, aligning with Article 43.
Q3.Which Article directs the State to prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs?
- A.Article 46
- B.Article 47✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 48
- D.Article 49
Explanation: Article 47 directs the State to bring about the prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health (Gandhian Principle).
Q4.The 'Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972' was enacted to fulfill the objective of which Article?
- A.Article 48
- B.Article 48A✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 49
- D.Article 50
Explanation: The Wildlife Protection Act implements Article 48A, which safeguards forests and wildlife.
Q5.Which Article was amended by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act (1956) regarding linguistic minorities?
- A.Article 350A✓ Correct Answer
- B.Article 45
- C.Article 46
- D.Article 335
Explanation: The 7th Amendment added Article 350A (Mother tongue instruction) and 350B (Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities).
Q6.According to M. Laxmikanth, the 'real force' or sanction behind the Directive Principles is:
- A.The Constitution
- B.The Supreme Court
- C.Political (Public Opinion)✓ Correct Answer
- D.The President
Explanation: Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar observed that the real sanction behind DPSP is political, i.e., public opinion.
Q7.Article 51 contains which of the following provisions?
- A.Promote international peace and security
- B.Maintain just and honourable relations between nations
- C.Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
- D.All of the above✓ Correct Answer
Explanation: Article 51 includes all three: promoting peace, maintaining relations, and encouraging arbitration for disputes.
Q8.Which Article directs the State to ensure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity?
- A.Article 38
- B.Article 39A✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 41
- D.Article 46
Explanation: Article 39A mandates the State to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity.
Q9.The MNREGA scheme primarily enforces the directive under:
- A.Article 41✓ Correct Answer
- B.Article 44
- C.Article 50
- D.Article 51
Explanation: MNREGA enforces Article 41 by guaranteeing the 'Right to Work' to rural households.
Q10.Which part of the Constitution is referred to as 'Sister Part' of Part III?
- A.Part II
- B.Part IV✓ Correct Answer
- C.Part IV-A
- D.Part V
Explanation: Part IV (DPSP) and Part III (Fundamental Rights) are often called the 'Conscience' or sister parts due to their interrelation.
Q11.Article 43A (Participation of workers in management) is classified as a:
- A.Gandhian Principle
- B.Socialist Principle✓ Correct Answer
- C.Liberal-Intellectual Principle
- D.None of the above
Explanation: Article 43A is a Socialist Principle as it aims at democratic socialism and worker rights.
Q12.Which Constitutional Amendment Act accorded the position of primacy to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?
- A.25th Amendment
- B.42nd Amendment
- C.Both 1 and 2✓ Correct Answer
- D.44th Amendment
Explanation: Both the 25th (for Art 39b/c) and 42nd (for all DPSP - later struck down) Amendments tried to accord primacy.
Q13.The 'Equal Remuneration Act, 1976' implements which Article?
- A.Article 39(a)
- B.Article 39(d)✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 41
- D.Article 42
Explanation: The Equal Remuneration Act implements Article 39(d), which mandates equal pay for equal work for men and women.
Q14.The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) was established to implement which Article?
- A.Article 40
- B.Article 43✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 47
- D.Article 48
Explanation: KVIC helps implement Article 43, specifically the promotion of cottage industries in rural areas.
Q15.Article 48 contains provisions for both:
- A.Environment and Wildlife
- B.Agriculture and Animal Husbandry✓ Correct Answer
- C.Cottage Industries and Co-operatives
- D.Health and Nutrition
Explanation: Article 48 covers the organization of agriculture and animal husbandry (Liberal) and prohibition of cow slaughter (Gandhian).
Q16.Who criticized the Directive Principles stating they would lead to a 'Constitutional Conflict' between the Centre and States, and the President and Prime Minister?
- A.K. Santhanam✓ Correct Answer
- B.Sir Ivor Jennings
- C.T.T. Krishnamachari
- D.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: K. Santhanam argued that DPSP could lead to conflicts, for example, if a state law violates a DPSP, the Centre might direct its amendment.
Q17.The definition of 'State' in Part IV (Article 36) includes which of the following?
- A.Only Central Government
- B.Only State Governments
- C.Legislative and Executive organs of Central, State, and Local authorities✓ Correct Answer
- D.Only the Judiciary
Explanation: Article 36 states that 'State' has the same meaning as in Part III, which includes the Government, Parliament, State Legislatures, and all local authorities.
Q18.Article 39(e) directs the State to ensure that:
- A.Childhood is protected from exploitation
- B.Health and strength of workers are not abused✓ Correct Answer
- C.Equal pay for equal work
- D.Village panchayats are organized
Explanation: Article 39(e) ensures that the health and strength of workers, men and women, and the tender age of children are not abused.
Q19.Which of the following reasons was NOT cited by the Constituent Assembly for making DPSP non-justiciable?
- A.Insufficient financial resources
- B.Vast diversity and backwardness of the country
- C.Lack of public support✓ Correct Answer
- D.Fear that they might crush the nascent democracy
Explanation: The Assembly cited financial limitations and diversity/backwardness, not a lack of public support, as reasons for making them non-justiciable.
Q20.Which Supreme Court judgment ruled that the 'Right to Education' flows from the 'Right to Life' (Article 21), heavily relying on Article 45?
- A.Unnikrishnan Case (1993)✓ Correct Answer
- B.Mandal Commission Case
- C.Shah Bano Case
- D.S.R. Bommai Case
Explanation: In the Unnikrishnan Case (1993), the SC ruled that the right to education is a fundamental right under Article 21, influenced by Article 45.