Question 1

The 'Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 resembles which part of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Directive Principles of State Policy. The Directive Principles of State Policy resemble the 'Instrument of Instructions' enumerated in the Government of India Act, 1935. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar stated that the DPSP is merely another name for the Instrument of Instructions. The only difference is that they are instructions to the legislature and the executive.

Question 2

Which committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Swaran Singh Committee. The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on Fundamental Duties in 1976. The government accepted these recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act. Initially, ten duties were added based on this report.

Question 3

Article 39(d) of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure?

Accepted Answer

Equal pay for equal work for both men and women. Article 39(d) directs the State to secure equal pay for equal work for both men and women. This principle aims to establish economic equality and prevent gender discrimination in the workplace. It is one of the socialist principles included in the DPSP.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A?

Accepted Answer

To pay taxes. Paying taxes is not listed as a Fundamental Duty in Article 51A of the Constitution. The Swaran Singh Committee had recommended it, but it was not incorporated by the Parliament. The current list contains eleven duties.

Question 5

The concept of 'Co-operative Societies' was given constitutional status and protection by which Amendment Act?

Accepted Answer

97th Amendment Act. The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 gave constitutional status and protection to co-operative societies. It added Article 43B in the DPSP regarding the promotion of co-operative societies. It also made forming co-operative societies a fundamental right.

DPSP & Duties — Set 1