Q21. Article 46 of the Constitution of India places a special responsibility on the State to protect the weaker sections, specifically Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), from:
DPSP and Fundamental Duties: RAS Prelims MCQs
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.
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Q22. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The State shall endeavor to bring about prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and of drugs.
Reason (R): Article 47 classifies these substances as injurious to health and mandates their prohibition for raising the level of nutrition. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The State shall endeavor to bring about prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and of drugs.
Reason (R): Article 47 classifies these substances as injurious to health and mandates their prohibition for raising the level of nutrition. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Article forty-seven identifies the improvement of public health as a primary duty of the state. It explicitly directs the state to bring about the prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs that are harmful to health. This directive is fundamentally linked to the state’s broader goal of raising the level of nutrition and the overall standard of living.
Q23. The directive to prohibit the slaughter of cows and calves and to improve their breeds is provided under which Article of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
Article forty-eight of the Constitution directs the state to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines. A key component of this directive is the prohibition of the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch and draught cattle. It also requires the state to take steps for preserving and improving the breeds of these essential livestock animals.
Q24. Liberal-Intellectual Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution are fundamentally directed toward:
Explanation
Liberal-intellectual principles reflect the ideology of liberalism and modern scientific thought. They aim for a more uniform and progressive legal and social framework. A primary example is the directive for a Uniform Civil Code, which seeks to replace various personal laws with a common set of rules for all citizens. These principles prioritize legal uniformity, environmental protection, and scientific progress.
Q25. Read the following lists and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Article | Liberal-Intellectual Directive |
|---|---|
| A. Article 44 | i. Separation of judiciary from executive |
| B. Article 45 | ii. Uniform Civil Code |
| C. Article 49 | iii. Early childhood care and education |
| D. Article 50 | iv. Protection of monuments of national importance |
Explanation
Article forty-four deals with the Uniform Civil Code, while Article forty-five concerns early childhood care and education. Article forty-nine directs the protection of monuments of national importance, and Article fifty requires the separation of the judiciary from the executive branch. These articles collectively represent the liberal-intellectual aspirations of the Indian Constitution, focusing on administrative efficiency, historical preservation, and legal uniformity.
Q26. The implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across India is debated primarily because it seeks to replace:
Explanation
The debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code centers on its objective to create a single set of laws governing personal matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Currently, these areas are governed by diverse personal laws specific to different religions. The directive seeks to unify these under a common civil code to ensure legal equality and consistency for all Indian citizens.
Q27. Article 45 of the Constitution of India originally contained a directive for free and compulsory education for children. It was substituted to provide for early childhood care and education for children below the age of six years by which Amendment?
Explanation
The eighty-sixth amendment act of two thousand two significantly changed the educational landscape in India. It made education a fundamental right for children aged six to fourteen and subsequently altered Article forty-five. This article now directs the state to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years, emphasizing early development.
Q28. Consider the following statements regarding Article 48A of the Constitution of India:
I. It directs the State to protect and improve the environment.
II. It directs the State to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
III. It was added to the Constitution by the 44th Amendment Act.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It directs the State to protect and improve the environment.
II. It directs the State to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
III. It was added to the Constitution by the 44th Amendment Act.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Article forty-eight-A directs the state to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. This provision was added by the forty-second amendment act of nineteen seventy-six, not the forty-fourth. It reflects the constitutional commitment to ecological preservation, recognizing that a healthy environment is vital for the well-being of the nation and its citizens.
Q29. Which of the following is NOT an obligation of the State under Article 49 of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
Article forty-nine places an obligation on the state to protect every monument, place, or object of artistic or historic interest that is declared to be of national importance. It specifically aims to prevent their spoilation, disfigurement, or destruction. The promotion of international peace and security is actually a separate directive contained within Article fifty-one of the Indian Constitution’s Directive Principles.
Q30. Which of the following is the correct sequence of topics as they appear from Article 48 to Article 51 of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
The Directive Principles follow a specific numeric sequence. Article forty-eight covers agriculture and animal husbandry, while Article forty-nine addresses the protection of monuments. This is followed by Article fifty, which mandates the separation of the judiciary from the executive. Finally, Article fifty-one concludes the part by directing the state to promote international peace and security through diplomatic and legal means.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 21 | (c) Social injustice and all forms of exploitation |
| 22 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 23 | (d) Article 48 |
| 24 | (a) Promoting progress through legislation like the Uniform Civil Code |
| 25 | (c) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
| 26 | (a) Diverse personal laws based on religious customs with a common code |
| 27 | (d) 86th Amendment |
| 28 | (a) I and II only |
| 29 | (c) Promotion of international peace and security |
| 30 | (d) Agriculture and animal husbandry, Monuments, Separation of judiciary, International peace |
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.