Extra 40 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) on the chapter Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) for Class 11 Political Science.
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)?
a) Part II
b) Part III
c) Part IV
d) Part V
Answer:
c) Part IV
Which Articles of the Indian Constitution contain the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)?
a) Articles 36-51
b) Articles 12-35
c) Articles 52-78
d) Articles 1-11
Answer:
a) Articles 36-51
DPSPs are borrowed from which country’s Constitution?
a) USA
b) Ireland
c) France
d) Canada
Answer:
b) Ireland
What is the main objective of DPSP?
a) Establish Political Democracy
b) Establish Social and Economic Democracy
c) Protect Fundamental Rights
d) Ensure Free Judiciary
Answer:
b) Establish Social and Economic Democracy
Which of the following statements about DPSPs is correct?
a) They are legally enforceable
b) They are justiciable in courts
c) They are non-justiciable
d) They override Fundamental Rights
Answer:
c) They are non-justiciable
Which article defines the term "State" in the context of DPSP?
a) Article 12
b) Article 36
c) Article 40
d) Article 45
Answer:
b) Article 36
The Directive Principles of State Policy aim at achieving the goal of a/an:
a) Capitalist state
b) Communist state
c) Welfare state
d) Religious state
Answer:
c) Welfare state
Which category of DPSP aims to establish economic equality?
a) Gandhian principles
b) Socialist principles
c) Liberal principles
d) Political principles
Answer:
b) Socialist principles
Which of the following is a Gandhian Directive Principle?
a) Promotion of international peace
b) Equal pay for equal work
c) Organization of village panchayats
d) Protection of environment
Answer:
c) Organization of village panchayats
Which article of the Constitution directs the state to provide free legal aid?
a) Article 39A
b) Article 41
c) Article 42
d) Article 43
Answer:
a) Article 39A
Which article directs the state to secure a uniform civil code for citizens?
a) Article 39
b) Article 42
c) Article 44
d) Article 48
Answer:
c) Article 44
Which article provides for the separation of the judiciary from the executive?
a) Article 50
b) Article 51
c) Article 45
d) Article 40
Answer:
a) Article 50
Which article directs the state to promote cottage industries?
a) Article 41
b) Article 43
c) Article 47
d) Article 39
Answer:
b) Article 43
Which article directs the state to secure a living wage and decent working conditions?
a) Article 40
b) Article 41
c) Article 43
d) Article 47
Answer:
c) Article 43
Which directive principle promotes the protection of monuments of historical importance?
a) Article 48A
b) Article 47
c) Article 49
d) Article 44
Answer:
c) Article 49
What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs?
a) Fundamental Rights are enforceable in court, but DPSPs are not
b) DPSPs are enforceable in court, but Fundamental Rights are not
c) Both are enforceable in court
d) None of the above
Answer:
a) Fundamental Rights are enforceable in court, but DPSPs are not
Which directive principle is related to the promotion of international peace and security?
a) Article 43
b) Article 45
c) Article 50
d) Article 51
Answer:
d) Article 51
Which category of DPSPs promotes the participation of workers in management?
a) Socialist principles
b) Gandhian principles
c) Liberal principles
d) Directive principles for judiciary
Answer:
a) Socialist principles
What does Article 47 promote?
a) Equal pay for equal work
b) Raising the level of nutrition and public health
c) Protection of monuments
d) Promotion of cooperative societies
Answer:
b) Raising the level of nutrition and public health
Which directive principle promotes environmental protection?
a) Article 39A
b) Article 41
c) Article 48A
d) Article 50
Answer:
c) Article 48A
DPSPs are inspired by which concept of governance?
a) Welfare state
b) Capitalism
c) Dictatorship
d) Federalism
Answer:
a) Welfare state
Which directive principle promotes free and compulsory education for children?
a) Article 45
b) Article 46
c) Article 44
d) Article 47
Answer:
a) Article 45
Which amendment made free education a fundamental right?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 86th Amendment
d) 73rd Amendment
Answer:
c) 86th Amendment
Which directive principle promotes equal justice and free legal aid?
a) Article 39A
b) Article 45
c) Article 40
d) Article 44
Answer:
a) Article 39A
Which principle is related to the protection of cows and cattle?
a) Socialist
b) Gandhian
c) Liberal
d) Economic
Answer:
b) Gandhian
Which case made DPSPs subordinate to Fundamental Rights?
a)
Golaknath
case
b)
Kesavananda
Bharati case
c) Minerva Mills case
d)
Maneka
Gandhi case
Answer:
a)
Golaknath
case
Which case upheld the importance of DPSPs over Fundamental Rights in some cases?
a)
Kesavananda
Bharati case
b)
Golaknath
case
c) Minerva Mills case
d) A.K. Gopalan case
Answer:
c) Minerva Mills case
Which directive principle promotes Panchayati Raj?
a) Article 40
b) Article 41
c) Article 44
d) Article 51
Answer:
a) Article 40
Who described DPSPs as “novel features” of the Constitution?
a)
Dr.
B.R. Ambedkar
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Sardar Patel
d) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer:
a)
Dr.
B.R. Ambedkar
Which part of the Constitution ensures the implementation of DPSPs?
a) Part V
b) Part VI
c) Part IVA
d) Part IX
Answer:
c) Part IVA
Which article directs the state to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive?
a) Article 39
b) Article 40
c) Article 50
d) Article 51
Answer:
c) Article 50
Which amendment added Article 43A, providing for workers' participation in management?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
Answer:
a) 42nd Amendment
Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principle of State Policy?
a) Right to Equality
b) Promotion of cooperative societies
c) Protection of monuments
d) Uniform Civil Code
Answer:
a) Right to Equality
Which of the following statements about DPSPs is NOT true?
a) They are non-justiciable
b) They are fundamental to governance
c) They are enforceable by courts
d) They are meant to guide the state
Answer:
c) They are enforceable by courts
Which category of DPSPs includes the promotion of international peace and security?
a) Gandhian principles
b) Socialist principles
c) Liberal-intellectual principles
d) Economic principles
Answer:
c) Liberal-intellectual principles
Which article directs the state to protect children from exploitation and provide them opportunities for healthy development?
a) Article 39
b) Article 41
c) Article 47
d) Article 45
Answer:
a) Article 39
Which Directive Principle is related to promoting environmental protection and forests?
a) Article 45
b) Article 47
c) Article 48A
d) Article 39A
Answer:
c) Article 48A
Which of the following is an example of a Socialist Directive Principle?
a) Free and compulsory education
b) Promotion of international peace
c) Organization of village panchayats
d) Uniform Civil Code
Answer:
a) Free and compulsory education
Which constitutional amendment made the implementation of DPSPs more effective by giving them precedence over Fundamental Rights in certain cases?
a) 25th Amendment
b) 42nd Amendment
c) 44th Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
Answer:
b) 42nd Amendment
Which of the following is NOT a Gandhian Directive Principle?
a) Organization of village panchayats
b) Promotion of cottage industries
c) Protection of cows
d) Equal pay for equal work
Answer:
d) Equal pay for equal work
