DPSP & Duties — Set 4
Indian Polity · नीति निदेशक और कर्तव्य · Questions 31–40 of 70
Which DPSP article provides for 'Just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief'?
Correct Answer: D. Article 42
Article 42 directs the State to make provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief. This article is the basis for laws like the Maternity Benefit Act. It aims to protect the health and welfare of workers.
One of the Fundamental Duties is to safeguard public property and to?
Correct Answer: B. Abjure violence
Article 51A(i) states the duty to safeguard public property and to abjure violence. 'Abjure' means to renounce or reject. This duty emphasizes non-violence and respect for state assets.
The 42nd Amendment Act added how many new Directive Principles to the original list?
Correct Answer: A. Four
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles. These are Articles 39(f), 39A, 43A, and 48A. They relate to children's health, equal justice, worker participation, and the environment.
Which Article was amended by the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act regarding Co-operative Societies?
Correct Answer: B. Article 43B
The 97th Amendment added Article 43B. It directs the State to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, and democratic control of co-operative societies. This gave a constitutional boost to the co-operative movement.
The main sanction behind the enforcement of Directive Principles is?
Correct Answer: B. Political and moral sanction
The main sanction behind DPSP is political and moral. Since they are non-justiciable, courts cannot enforce them directly. However, a government answerable to the electorate cannot afford to ignore them.
Which Fundamental Duty talks about developing the 'scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry'?
Correct Answer: A. Article 51A(h)
Article 51A(h) mentions the duty to develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform. It encourages rational thinking and fighting superstition. It is a unique duty focusing on intellectual growth.
Article 39(f) was added to ensure?
Correct Answer: A. Opportunities for healthy development of children
Article 39(f) was added by the 42nd Amendment to ensure children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner. It aims to protect childhood and youth against exploitation. This reflected a focus on child welfare.
Which DPSP is based on 'Liberal-Intellectual' principles?
Correct Answer: B. Uniform Civil Code
The Uniform Civil Code (Article 44) is classified under Liberal-Intellectual principles. Other examples include the separation of the judiciary (Art 50) and organizing agriculture on scientific lines (Art 48). Gandhian and Socialist principles form the other two classifications.
The Directive Principles are classified into which three broad categories by scholars?
Correct Answer: C. Socialist, Gandhian, Liberal-Intellectual
Scholars classify DPSP into Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual categories based on their content and direction. The Constitution itself does not contain any such formal classification. This helps in understanding the ideological basis of different articles.
Which Article directs the State to maintain just and honourable relations between nations?
Correct Answer: C. Article 51
Article 51 directs the State to promote international peace and security. Specifically, it mentions maintaining just and honourable relations between nations. It also encourages respect for international law and treaty obligations.