Welcome to the ultimate MCQs on Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
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Let’s begin with Question No. 1 👇

1. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of the State Policy?

A. Part III

B. Part IV

C. Part V

D. Part VI

The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.

2. The articles of the Constitution of India that deals with Directive Principles of State Policy are:

A. 26 to 41

B. 30 to 45

C. 36 to 51

D. 40 to 55

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are contained in Articles 36 to 51 of Part IV of the Indian Constitution.

3. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy is borrowed from which country?

A. USA

B. Canada

C. UK

D. Ireland

India borrowed the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) from Ireland.

4. Which article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure and protect a social order for the welfare of the people?

A. Article 36

B. Article 37

C. Article 38

D. Article 39

Article 38 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting a social order based on social, economic, and political justice.

5. Which article of the Indian Constitution states that the Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable in a court of law but are fundamental to the governance of the State?

A. Article 36

B. Article 37

C. Article 38

D. Article 39

Article 37 of the Indian Constitution states that the Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable in a court of law, but they are fundamental to the governance of the State.

6. By which Constitutional Amendment Act were the Directive Principles of State Policy given precedence over the Fundamental Rights wherever they came into conflict?

A. 40th

B. 42nd

C. 44th

D. 46th

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 gave precedence to all Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights in case of conflict.

7. Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in which part of the Indian Constitution?

A. Preamble

B. Fundamental Rights

C. Directive Principles of State Policy

D. Seventh Schedule

The separation of the judiciary from the executive is provided under Article 50, which is a Directive Principle of State Policy contained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.

8. Under the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age are children expected to be provided free and compulsory education?

A. 14 years

B. 15 years

C. 16 years

D. 18 years

Originally, Article 45 of the Directive Principles of State Policy directed the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of 14 years. Later, this provision was made a Fundamental Right under Article 21A by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act.

9. Which article says equal pay for equal work?

A. Article 38

B. Article 39(d)

C. Article 41

D. Article 42

The principle of “equal pay for equal work” is enshrined in Article 39(d) of the Indian Constitution, which is a Directive Principle of State Policy. It directs the State to ensure equal pay for both men and women for the same or similar work. This principle is further reinforced by the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.

10. The Panchayati Raj System in India is laid down under which provision of the Indian Constitution?

A. Article 38

B. Article 39

C. Article 40

D. Article 41

Article 40 of the Indian Constitution, a Directive Principle of State Policy, directs the State to organize village panchayats.

11. The concept of “Welfare State” is included in which part of the Indian Constitution?

A. Preamble of the Constitution

B. Fundamental Rights

C. Directive Principles of State Policy

D. Fundamental Duties

The concept of a Welfare State is mainly embodied in the Directive Principles of State Policy, which are contained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.

12. Which of the following is NOT included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A. Uniform Civil Code

B. Equal pay for equal work

C. Right to Equality

D. Promotion of international peace and amity

The Right to Equality is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under Part III of the Indian Constitution, not a Directive Principle of State Policy.

13. The Directive Principles of State Policy are like a cheque which is payable at the convenience of the bank. Who made this statement?

A. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

B. Jawaharlal Nehru

C. Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar

D. K. T. Shah

K. T. Shah, a member of the Constituent Assembly, described the Directive Principles of State Policy as a “cheque payable at the convenience of the bank”, highlighting their non-justiciable nature and dependence on the will and capacity of the State for implementation.

14. The purpose of the inclusion of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:

A. Political democracy

B. Social democracy

C. Gandhian democracy

D. Social and economic democracy

The purpose of the inclusion of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish social and economic democracy.

15. Which of the following Articles of DPSP deals with the promotion of international peace and security?

A. 41

B. 43A

C. 48A

D. 51

Article 51 of DPSP deals with the promotion of international peace and security.

16. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:

Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
Organizing village Panchayats
Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities

Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the DPSP?

A. 1, 2 and 4 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Article 40 and Article 43 of the Indian Constitution, which are part of the Gandhian Principles under the Directive Principles of State Policy, deal with the organization of village panchayats and the promotion of cottage industries, respectively.

17. Which of the following articles, placed in other parts of the Indian Constitution (outside Part IV) but related to the Directive Principles of State Policy, deals with the promotion and spread of the Hindi language?

A. Article 343

B. Article 335

C. Article 350A

D. Article 351

Article 351, located in Part XVII (Official Language) of the Indian Constitution, directs the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language. Although it is outside Part IV, it is considered related to the spirit of the Directive Principles.

18. Consider the following principles under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:

Uniform Civil Code
Education to children below 6 years of age
Preservation of historical monuments
Separation of judiciary from executive

Which of the above are Western Liberal Principles reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 4 only

C. 1, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

The Western Liberal Principles in the DPSP include: Uniform Civil Code (Article 44) and Separation of judiciary from executive (Article 50).

19. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides for early childhood care and education of children below the age of six years?

A. Article 39(d)

B. Article 39 A

C. Article 41

D. Article 45

Article 45, which is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, directs the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. This provision was modified by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.

20. Which of the following is NOT included in the Socialist Principles reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A. Equal pay for equal work

B. Equal justice and free legal aid

C. Participation of workers in management of industries

D. Uniform Civil Code

The Uniform Civil Code (Article 44) falls under the Western Liberal Principles, not the Socialist Principles.