99 RAS Prelims MCQs on the Directive Principles of State Policy and the Fundamental Duties cover the nature of the Directives, individual Articles, the amendments that added to them and the duties in Part IVA. Questions ask for the Article number, the subject and the amendment, and the explanations show how Directives differ from Fundamental Rights.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q91. Consider the following Articles designed to protect and promote the interests of workers in the Constitution of India: I. Article 41 II. Article 42 III. Article 43 IV. Article 43A Which combination accurately reflects the articles that specifically deal with workers’ rights and conditions?
Explanation
Articles forty-one, forty-two, forty-three, and forty-three-A all address the welfare and rights of workers. They cover the right to work, just and humane conditions, maternity relief, living wages, and the participation of workers in the management of industries. Collectively, these articles form the constitutional foundation for labor laws and social security measures aimed at protecting the interests of the working class.
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Q92. Which Article of the Constitution of India designates the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of the people and the improvement of public health as among the primary duties of the State?
Explanation
Article forty-seven specifically designates the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living as among the state’s primary duties. It also emphasizes the improvement of public health as a vital goal. This directive justifies state intervention in areas like public sanitation, nutrition programs, and healthcare services, all of which are essential for the physical and social well-being of the population.
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Q93. The directive to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines is enshrined in which Article of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
Article forty-eight directs the state to organize agriculture and animal husbandry using modern and scientific methods. This directive aims to improve the productivity and sustainability of the primary sector. It also includes the specific responsibility of preserving and improving livestock breeds and prohibiting the slaughter of essential animals like cows and calves, reflecting both economic and cultural priorities within the agricultural framework.
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Q94. Read the following lists and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Clause of Article 39
Specific Directive
A. Article 39(a)
i. Prevention of concentration of wealth
B. Article 39(b)
ii. Equal pay for equal work
C. Article 39(c)
iii. Adequate means of livelihood
D. Article 39(d)
iv. Equitable distribution of material resources
Explanation
Article thirty-nine (a) concerns adequate means of livelihood, and (b) focuses on the equitable distribution of material resources. Clause (c) aims to prevent the concentration of wealth, while clause (d) mandates equal pay for equal work. These socialistic directives are fundamental to the Constitution’s goal of achieving economic justice and ensuring that the nation’s wealth serves the common good of all.
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Q95. Which of the following is NOT considered a Gandhian Directive Principle in the Constitution of India?
Explanation
Gandhian principles in the Constitution include organizing village panchayats, promoting cottage industries, and prohibiting intoxicating drinks. These reflect Mahatma Gandhi’s vision for a decentralized and morally upright society. However, the directive for a Uniform Civil Code is classified as a liberal-intellectual principle. It is based on the modern idea of legal uniformity across all religious communities, rather than specific Gandhian social ideology.
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Q96. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
Article fifty-one-A lists several fundamental duties, such as respecting the National Flag, protecting wildlife, and developing a scientific temper. However, the duty to cast a vote in elections is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution as a fundamental duty. While voting is a critical civic responsibility in a democracy, it is currently categorized as a legal or statutory right and obligation.
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Q97. Consider the following statements regarding the Minerva Mills case (1980): I. It struck down a portion of the 42nd Amendment. II. It upheld the primacy of all Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights. III. It established that the harmony between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs is a basic feature of the Constitution. IV. It restored the position that laws giving effect to Article 39(b) and (c) are protected from being challenged under Articles 14 and 19. V. It declared that Parliament has unlimited amending power. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
In the Minerva Mills case, the Supreme Court struck down parts of the forty-second amendment that gave all Directive Principles primacy over rights. It upheld that harmony between fundamental rights and directives is a basic feature. It also restored the protection for laws implementing Articles thirty-nine (b) and (c), maintaining that such specific socialistic goals can justifiedly override certain individual fundamental rights.
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Q98. The Swaran Singh Committee recommended that a duty to pay taxes should be a Fundamental Duty. Why is this not part of the current Constitution of India?
Explanation
The Swaran Singh Committee recommended that paying taxes should be a fundamental duty of every citizen. However, when the government enacted the forty-second amendment act in nineteen seventy-six, it chose not to include this particular recommendation. As a result, tax payment remains a legal obligation under various statutes rather than a constitutionally mandated fundamental duty under Article fifty-one-A of the Constitution.
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Q99. The ultimate aim of the Directive Principles of State Policy as outlined in Part IV of the Constitution of India is to establish:
Explanation
The ultimate aim of the Directive Principles is to establish a welfare state where social and economic democracy is realized. While fundamental rights provide political democracy, the directives focus on ensuring all citizens have access to justice, equality, and an adequate standard of living. This vision seeks to create a society where the state actively works to improve everyone’s well-being.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
91
(d) I, II, III and IV
92
(c) Article 47
93
(c) Article 48
94
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
95
(b) Securing a uniform civil code
96
(b) To cast a vote in local and national elections
97
(a) I, III, and IV only
98
(c) It was not included by the government in the 42nd Amendment Act
99
(b) Social and economic democracy leading to a welfare state
Key facts from DPSP and Fundamental Duties
The Directive Principles are non-justiciable but fundamental in the governance of the country; they are in Part IV, and Fundamental Duties are in Part IVA.
The Constitution does not classify the Directives, though they are grouped as socialist, Gandhian and liberal-intellectual.
Article 38 asks the State to secure a social order based on social, economic and political justice.
Article 39 deals with the equitable distribution of resources, and Article 39A, added by the 42nd Amendment, provides for equal justice and free legal aid.
Article 41 covers the right to work, education and public assistance in unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement.
Article 42 provides for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on DPSP and Fundamental Duties?
This page has 99 practice MCQs on DPSP and Fundamental Duties (Indian Polity and Governance). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Are the Directive Principles enforceable in court?
No. They are non-justiciable, which means a court cannot enforce them, but they are fundamental in the governance of the country. The State is expected to apply them in making laws and policies.
Which Amendment added Article 39A?
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. Article 39A directs the State to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid so that opportunities for justice are not denied by economic or other disabilities.
In which Parts are the DPSP and the Fundamental Duties?
The Directive Principles are in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) and the Fundamental Duties in Part IVA (Article 51A). The duties were added by the 42nd Amendment on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
