DPSP & Duties — Set 3
Indian Polity · नीति निदेशक और कर्तव्य · Questions 21–30 of 70
Which amendment added the provision to 'minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities' to Article 38?
Correct Answer: A. 44th Amendment
The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 added Article 38(2). It directs the State to minimize inequalities in income and eliminate inequalities in status, facilities, and opportunities. This reinforced the socialist character of the DPSP.
Which of the following principles is NOT explicitly mentioned in the DPSP?
Correct Answer: A. Adult franchise
Adult franchise is not a Directive Principle; it is a constitutional provision under Article 326 dealing with elections. Prohibition of liquor (Art 47), Right to work (Art 41), and Maternity relief (Art 42) are all explicitly mentioned in Part IV. DPSP focuses on social and economic rights rather than political rights like voting.
The 'Sapru Committee' report of 1945 is significant for recommending?
Correct Answer: A. Separation of rights into Justiciable and Non-justiciable
The Sapru Committee report recommended dividing individual rights into two categories: justiciable and non-justiciable. This distinction formed the basis for separating Fundamental Rights (justiciable) and Directive Principles (non-justiciable). This resolved the debate on the enforceability of socio-economic rights.
Article 43A, which provides for the participation of workers in the management of industries, was added by?
Correct Answer: A. 42nd Amendment Act
Article 43A was added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. It directs the State to take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of undertakings. This aims to ensure industrial democracy.
Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution under?
Correct Answer: C. Article 51A
Fundamental Duties are incorporated in a single Article 51A under Part IV-A. This part was inserted by the 42nd Amendment. There are currently eleven duties listed under this article.
Which principle directs the State to promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections?
Correct Answer: B. Article 46
Article 46 directs the State to promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections with special care. It also protects them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation. This helps in achieving social equality.
Which Fundamental Duty emphasizes the need to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women?
Correct Answer: B. Article 51A(e)
Article 51A(e) states it is a duty to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women. This highlights the constitutional mandate for gender respect within the duties framework. It is crucial for social cohesion.
Article 48 directs the State to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on?
Correct Answer: B. Modern and scientific lines
Article 48 directs the State to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines. It also mandates taking steps for preserving and improving breeds. It prohibits the slaughter of cows and calves.
The concept of Fundamental Duties was borrowed from the constitution of?
Correct Answer: C. USSR (Soviet Union)
The concept of Fundamental Duties was borrowed from the Constitution of the erstwhile USSR (Soviet Union). Major democratic constitutions like the USA do not have a list of duties. It reflects the socialist influence on the Indian Constitution.
Who called the Directive Principles the 'novel features' of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described the Directive Principles as the 'novel features' of the Indian Constitution. He emphasized that along with Fundamental Rights, they contain the philosophy of the Constitution. They are meant to bring about social and economic democracy.