DPSP & Duties — Set 1
Indian Polity · नीति निदेशक और कर्तव्य · Questions 1–10 of 70
The 'Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 resembles which part of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: D. 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.
Which committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. 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.
Article 39(d) of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure?
Correct Answer: B. 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.
Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A?
Correct Answer: C. 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.
The concept of 'Co-operative Societies' was given constitutional status and protection by which Amendment Act?
Correct Answer: D. 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.
According to Article 37, the Directive Principles are?
Correct Answer: D. Fundamental in the governance of the country
Article 37 explicitly states that the Directive Principles are fundamental in the governance of the country. It declares that it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. However, they are non-justiciable and cannot be enforced by courts.
Which Directive Principle was added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976?
Correct Answer: D. Free legal aid to the poor
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added Article 39A, which provides for equal justice and free legal aid to the poor. It ensures that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic disabilities. This was one of four new principles added by this amendment.
The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are applicable to?
Correct Answer: B. Only Indian citizens
The Fundamental Duties listed in Article 51A are applicable only to citizens of India. Unlike some Fundamental Rights which extend to all persons, duties are confined to citizens. They serve as a reminder to citizens that they also have obligations to the nation.
Who described the Directive Principles as a 'cheque on a bank, payable only when the resources of the bank permit'?
Correct Answer: B. K.T. Shah
K.T. Shah, a member of the Constituent Assembly, described the DPSP as a 'cheque on a bank, payable only when the resources of the bank permit'. This criticism highlighted the non-justiciable nature of these principles. It implies their implementation depends on the financial resources of the state.
Which Article of the DPSP reflects the Gandhian principle of promoting cottage industries?
Correct Answer: D. Article 43
Article 43 includes the directive to promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas. This reflects the Gandhian vision of rural economic self-reliance. It aims to provide employment and strengthen the rural economy.