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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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q71. Consider the following laws identified by the Verma Committee that help in enforcing the Fundamental Duties: I. Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 II. Indian Penal Code provisions against promoting enmity between groups III. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 IV. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Which combination of the above laws actively enforces the spirit of Fundamental Duties?
Explanation
The Verma Committee identified several laws that help enforce fundamental duties, including acts protecting national emblems, wildlife, and forests. Provisions in the Indian Penal Code that penalize the promotion of enmity between different groups also serve this purpose. These various statutes provide a legal backbone to the otherwise non-justiciable duties, allowing the state to punish actions that violate these core principles.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q72. The Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 directly correlates with which specific Fundamental Duty in the Constitution of India?
Explanation
The Wildlife Protection Act of nineteen seventy-two is a comprehensive law designed to protect various species of wild animals and plants. This act directly relates to the fundamental duty specified in Article fifty-one-A (g), which requires citizens to protect and improve the natural environment and have compassion for living creatures. It provides the legal framework necessary to fulfill this ecological obligation.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q73. The Representation of the People Act, 1951, provides for the disqualification of members of Parliament or state legislatures for indulging in corrupt practices. The Verma Committee linked this to the duty of citizens to:
Explanation
The Representation of the People Act of nineteen fifty-one ensures the integrity of the electoral process by penalizing corrupt practices. The Verma Committee linked this to the duty to abide by the Constitution and respect its institutions. By ensuring fair elections, the law helps maintain the democratic institutions and constitutional values that citizens are expected to respect and uphold as a duty.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q74. Read the following lists and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Concept
Article
A. Uniform Civil Code
i. Article 49
B. Promotion of international peace
ii. Article 51A(a)
C. Respect for the National Anthem
iii. Article 44
D. Protection of monuments
iv. Article 51
Explanation
The Uniform Civil Code is found in Article forty-four, while the promotion of international peace is in Article fifty-one. Respect for the National Anthem is a fundamental duty under Article fifty-one-A (a). Finally, the protection of monuments is mandated by Article forty-nine. These articles together highlight the mix of directives for the state and duties for citizens to ensure national progress.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q75. If a State Government in India introduces a policy to ban the slaughter of cows and improve their breed, it is acting in accordance with the directive contained in:
Explanation
Article forty-eight of the Constitution directs the state to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern lines. This includes specific steps like prohibiting the slaughter of cows and calves and improving their breeds. When a state government implements such a policy, it is acting directly on this directive to preserve and enhance the livestock that is vital for the nation’s agricultural economy.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q76. A citizen initiates a cleanliness drive in a public park and advocates for the planting of native trees. This action most closely reflects the spirit of which Fundamental Duty?
Explanation
A citizen’s initiative to clean a public park and plant trees is a direct practical application of Article fifty-one-A (g). This fundamental duty requires people to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests and other green spaces. Such voluntary actions demonstrate a person’s commitment to ecological health and fulfilling their constitutional responsibility to enhance the environment for the common good.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q77. Consider the following statements about Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) and Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India: I. DPSPs are positive obligations on the State. II. Fundamental Duties are positive obligations on the citizens. III. Neither DPSPs nor Fundamental Duties are directly enforceable by courts. IV. Both DPSPs and Fundamental Duties were part of the original Constitution adopted in 1949. V. Both can be used by courts to determine the constitutional validity of a law. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties are both positive obligations, though directed at the state and citizens respectively. Neither is directly enforceable by courts, but both can assist judges in determining the constitutional validity of laws. Importantly, fundamental duties were not in the original nineteen forty-nine Constitution; they were added later through the forty-second amendment in nineteen seventy-six to address missing obligations.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q78. The framers of the Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy primarily from the Constitution of:
Explanation
The framers of the Indian Constitution drew inspiration from various international sources. The concept of the Directive Principles of State Policy was primarily borrowed from the Irish Constitution of nineteen thirty-seven. Ireland had, in turn, taken this idea from the Spanish Constitution. This borrowing helped India incorporate a detailed set of socio-economic goals intended to guide the state toward a welfare-oriented future.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q79. The concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Constitution of:
Explanation
The concept of Fundamental Duties was inspired by the Constitution of the erstwhile Soviet Union (USSR). While most democratic constitutions focus primarily on individual rights, socialist constitutions typically emphasize the duties of citizens toward the state and society. By including these duties, India sought to balance its democratic rights with a socialist-inspired sense of civic responsibility and national service among its citizens.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q80. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the:
Explanation
The Directive Principles of State Policy closely resemble the "Instrument of Instructions" that were issued to the Governor-General and Governors under the Government of India Act of nineteen thirty-five. These instructions were meant to guide the colonial executive in their administration. Similarly, the directives in the current Constitution serve as instructions to the modern Indian state to achieve specific socio-economic goals.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
71
(d) I, II, III and IV
72
(c) Article 51A(g) - protect natural environment
73
(a) Abide by the Constitution and respect institutions
74
(d) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
75
(b) Article 48
76
(c) To protect and improve the natural environment
77
(d) I, II, III and V only
78
(a) Ireland
79
(b) USSR (Erstwhile)
80
(b) Government of India Act, 1935
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.
