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The ExamPillar provided a collection of important questions for various upcoming exams like SSC (Steno, JE, CGL, CHSL, CPO, MTS etc), RRB (Group D, JE, NTPC etc), State Exam (UKSSSC, UKPCS, UPSSSC, UPPCS, BPSC, BSSC, etc) etc. The team of The ExamPillar provided to Indian Polity (Directive Principles of State Policy) MCQ, which questions have been asked in various exams. In this Set we provide the questions 01 – 37.<\/span><\/p>\n

Subject \u2014<\/strong> Indian Polity <\/span>
\nTopic \u2014 <\/strong>Directive Principles of State Policy
\nTotal Question in This Set \u2014 <\/strong>37<\/span><\/p>\n

Polity (Directive Principles of State Policy) MCQ
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1. The idea of India as Welfare State is found in<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Preamble of the Constitution<\/span>
\n(B) Fundamental Duties<\/span>
\n(C) Directive Principles of State Policy<\/span>
\n(D) Both (A) and (C)<\/span>
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Answer – (D)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

2. The concept of Welfare State is included in the Constitution of India in the<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Directive Principles of State Policy<\/span>
\n(B) Fourth Schedule of the Constitution<\/span>
\n(C) Fundamental Rights<\/span>
\n(D) Preamble of the Constitution<\/span>
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Answer – (A)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

3. Which one of the following is not the objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) To establish a welfare State<\/span>
\n(B) To ensure socio-economic Justice<\/span>
\n(C) To establish a Religious State<\/span>
\n(D) To establish a Secular State<\/span>
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Answer – (C)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

4. The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Political Democracy<\/span>
\n(B) Social Democracy<\/span>
\n(C) Gandhian Democracy<\/span>
\n(D) Social and Economic Democracy<\/span>
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5. Directive Principles of State Policy are<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Justiciable<\/span>
\n(B) Non-justiciable<\/span>
\n(C) Fundamental Rights<\/span>
\n(D) None of the above<\/span>
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6. The Indian Constitution borrowed the Directive Principles of the State Policy from the Constitution of which of the following countries?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) United Kingdom (U.K.) Britain<\/span>
\n(B) United States of America (U.S.A)<\/span>
\n(C) Ireland<\/span>
\n(D) Japan<\/span>
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5. \u2018Equal Pay for Equal Work\u2019 has been ensured in the Indian Constitution as one of the<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Fundamental Rights<\/span>
\n(B) Directive Principles of State Policy<\/span>
\n(C) Fundamental Duties<\/span>
\n(D) Economic Rights<\/span>
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6. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental to the governance of the country?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Fundamental Rights<\/span>
\n(B) Fundamental Duties<\/span>
\n(C) Directive Principles of State Policy<\/span>
\n(D) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties<\/span>
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Answer – (C)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

7. Which one of the following is included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Protection in respect of conviction for offences<\/span>
\n(B) Protection of life and personal liberty<\/span>
\n(C) Protection of interest of minorities<\/span>
\n(D) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women<\/span>
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Answer – (D)<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

8. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Right Against Exploitation<\/span>
\n(B) Equal Pay for Equal Work<\/span>
\n(C) Equality Before Law<\/span>
\n(D) Right to Freedom of Religion<\/span>
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9. Which one of the following Articles directs State Government to organize Village Panchayats?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Article 32 <\/span>
\n(B) Article 40<\/span>
\n(C) Article 48 <\/span>
\n(D) Article 51<\/span>
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10. Panchayati Raj System in India is laid down under<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Fundamental Rights<\/span>
\n(B) Fundamental Duties<\/span>
\n(C) Directive Principles of State Policy<\/span>
\n(D) Election Commission Act<\/span>
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11. Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 51 <\/span>
\n(B) 48A<\/span>
\n(C) 43A <\/span>
\n(D) 41<\/span>
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12. Under the Constitution of India organization of village panchayat is a<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Fundamental Right<\/span>
\n(B) Fundamental Duty<\/span>
\n(C) Directive Principle<\/span>
\n(D) None of the above<\/span>
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13. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is related to Indian Foreign Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Article 380 <\/span>
\n(B) Article 312<\/span>
\n(C) Article 45 <\/span>
\n(D) Article 51<\/span>
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14. In the Constitution of India, Promotion of International Peace and Security is included in the<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Preamble to the Constitution<\/span>
\n(B) Directive Principles of State Policy<\/span>
\n(C) Fundamental Duties<\/span>
\n(D) Ninth Schedule<\/span>
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15. Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women<\/span>
\n(B) Participation of workers in the management of industries<\/span>
\n(C) Right to work, education and public assistance<\/span>
\n(D) Securing living wage and human condition of work to workers<\/span>
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16. Which Article of the Constitution of India has the provision of participation of workers in management of industry?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Article 43 <\/span>
\n(B) Article 43A<\/span>
\n(C) Article 45 <\/span>
\n(D) Article 47<\/span>
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17. Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Prohibition of the consumption of Intoxicating Drinks<\/span>
\n(B) Cow Protection<\/span>
\n(C) Environment Protection<\/span>
\n(D) Free Education to children up to the age of fourteen (14)<\/span>
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18. Which of the following was not added to the Directive Principles by the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Protection of Children and youth from exploitation<\/span>
\n(B) Equal justice and free legal aid<\/span>
\n(C) Uniform civil code<\/span>
\n(D) Participation of workers in the management of industries<\/span>
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19. How are the Directive Principles of State Policy different from Fundamental Rights?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Former is for Union Government and later is for state Government<\/span>
\n(B) Former is a part of Constitution whereas later is not<\/span>
\n(C) Directive Principles are not enforceable whereas Fundamental Right can be enforced<\/span>
\n(D) None of the above<\/span>
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20. Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks<\/span>
\n(B) Prohibiting the slaughter of cows and calves<\/span>
\n(C) Protection and improvement of the environment<\/span>
\n(D) Free education for children up to the age of 16 years<\/span>
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21. Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) The State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment<\/span>
\n(B) The State shall not deny equality to any person before the law<\/span>
\n(C) The State shall not discriminate against any person on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place or birth<\/span>
\n(D) Untouchability enforcement<\/span>
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22. The \u2018Directive Principles\u2019 are ______.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Justifiable<\/span>
\n(B) Non-justifiable<\/span>
\n(C) Rigid<\/span>
\n(D) Flexible<\/span>
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23. Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy was added to the Constitution at a later date?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Organization of Village Panchayats<\/span>
\n(B) Prohibition of Cow Slaughter<\/span>
\n(C) Free Legal Aid<\/span>
\n(D) Uniform Civil Code<\/span>
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24. The Constitution is silent in the Directive Principles of State Policy about<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Adult education<\/span>
\n(B) Living wages for workers<\/span>
\n(C) Free legal aid to the poor<\/span>
\n(D) Primary education to children till they complete the age of 16 years<\/span>
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25. Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of the State Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Uniform Civil Code<\/span>
\n(B) Freedom of the Press<\/span>
\n(C) Freedom of the Religion<\/span>
\n(D) Equality Before Law<\/span>
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26. Which of the following is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Prohibition of Liquor<\/span>
\n(B) Right to Work<\/span>
\n(C) Equal Wage for Equal Work<\/span>
\n(D) Right to Information<\/span>
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27. \u201cThe Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque which is paid on Bank\u2019s Convenience\u201d. Who said it?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) B.R. Ambedkar<\/span>
\n(B) K.M. Munshi<\/span>
\n(C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad<\/span>
\n(D) K.T. Shah<\/span>
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28. Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Equal pay for equal work for men and women<\/span>
\n(B) Equal right to an adequate means of livelihood<\/span>
\n(C) Abolition of Untouchability<\/span>
\n(D) Just and humane conditions of work<\/span>
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29. Which of the following statements is\/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.<\/span>
\n2. They are correlative to legal duties. <\/span>
\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Only 1<\/span>
\n(B) Only 2<\/span>
\n(C) Both 1 and 2<\/span>
\n(D) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span>
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30. Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy.<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. These principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.<\/span>
\n2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. <\/span>
\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Only 1<\/span>
\n(B) Only 2<\/span>
\n(C) Both 1 and 2<\/span>
\n(D) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span>
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31. The Constitution grants right against exploitation to<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. Children <\/span>
\n2. Women<\/span>
\n3. Tribals <\/span>
\n4. Dalits <\/span>
\nChoose your correct answer with the help of given code.<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Only 1 and 2<\/span>
\n(B) Only 1 and 3<\/span>
\n(C) Only 1, 2 and 3<\/span>
\n(D) Only 2, 3 and 4<\/span>
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32. Consider the following statements. With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principle of State Policy constitute limitations upon<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. legislative function.<\/span>
\n2. executive function. <\/span>
\nWhich of the above statement is\/ are correct?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Only 1<\/span>
\n(B) Only 2<\/span>
\n(C) Both 1 and 2<\/span>
\n(D) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span>
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33. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India.<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. Securing Uniform Civil Code for citizens of India.<\/span>
\n2. Organizing Village Panchayats.<\/span>
\n3. Promoting Cottage Industries in Rural Areas.<\/span>
\n4. Securing for all worker\u2019s reasonable leisure and culture opportunities. <\/span>
\nWhich of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 1, 2 and 4 <\/span>
\n(B) 2 and 3<\/span>
\n(C) 1, 3 and 4 <\/span>
\n(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4<\/span>
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34. Which of the following is\/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. Prohibition of Trafficking in human beings and forced labour.<\/span>
\n2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health. <\/span>
\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) Only 1<\/span>
\n(B) Only 2<\/span>
\n(C) Both 1 and 2<\/span>
\n(D) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span>
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35. Identify the items included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. Prohibition of Consumption of Liquor<\/span>
\n2. Prohibition of employment of children in factories or mines<\/span>
\n3. Prohibition of beggar or forced labour<\/span>
\n4. Prohibition of untouchability <\/span>
\nSelect the correct answer with the aid of the code given below.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1, 2 and 3<\/span>
\n(C) Only 1 (D) 2, 3 and 4<\/span>
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36. Which of the following is\/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part-IV of the Constitution of India?<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. Equal Pay for Equal Work<\/span>
\n2. Uniform Civil Code<\/span>
\n3. Small family norm<\/span>
\n4. Education through mother tongue at primary level<\/span>
\n(A) 1, 2 and 3 <\/span>
\n(B) 1 and 2<\/span>
\n(C) 2 and 3 <\/span>
\n(D) 1, 2 and 4<\/span>
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37. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
List-I
\n(Articles of the Constitution)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		List-II
\n(Subject Matter)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(a) Article 40\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1. Organization of Village Panchayat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(b) Article 41<\/span><\/td>\n2. Right to Work<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(c) Article 44\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3. Uniform Civil Code<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(d) Article 48<\/span><\/td>\n4. Organization of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Code<\/strong><\/span>
\n.\u00a0 (a) (b) (c) (d)<\/strong><\/span>
\n(A) 1 2 3 4 <\/span>
\n(B) 2 3 1 4<\/span>
\n(C) 1 3 4 2 <\/span>
\n(D) 3 2 4 1<\/span>
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