Q1. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in:
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part IVA
Q 2. Which country’s Constitution inspired the DPSPs in India?
A. United States
B. Canada
C. Ireland
D. Australia
Q3. Which Article states that DPSPs are fundamental in the governance of the country?
A. Article 32
B. Article 37
C. Article 19
D. Article 51
Q 4.Which among the following is NOT a Gandhian Principle?
A. Village Panchayats
B. Cottage Industries
C. Uniform Civil Code
D. Prohibition of Intoxicating Drinks
Q 5. Equal pay for equal work is associated with:
A. Fundamental Duties
B. Socialist Principles
C. Liberal Principles
D. Emergency Provisions
Answers with Explanation
- Answer: C. Part IV
Explanation:
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are contained in Part IV (Articles 36–51) of the Constitution. They provide guidelines to the State for establishing social and economic justice and building a welfare state.
- Answer: C. Ireland
Explanation:
The concept of DPSPs was borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland. The framers of the Indian Constitution adopted this feature to guide future governments in policymaking and governance.
- Answer: B. Article 37
Explanation:
Article 37 states that DPSPs are not enforceable by any court but are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply them while making laws.
- Answer: C. Uniform Civil Code
Explanation:
The Uniform Civil Code (Article 44) is classified as a Liberal-Intellectual Principle. Village Panchayats, Cottage Industries, and Prohibition of Intoxicating Drinks are Gandhian Principles inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of rural development and self-sufficiency.
- Answer: B. Socialist Principles
Explanation:
The principle of Equal Pay for Equal Work is mentioned under Article 39(d) and reflects the socialist objective of reducing economic inequality and ensuring fairness in employment.
