DPSP & Duties — Set 5
Indian Polity · नीति निदेशक और कर्तव्य · Questions 41–50 of 70
Fundamental Duties do NOT extend to?
Correct Answer: A. Foreigners living in India
Fundamental Duties do not extend to foreigners living in India; they apply only to citizens. Rights like equality before law (Art 14) apply to foreigners, but duties are a citizen's obligation. This highlights the civic responsibility tied to citizenship.
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A which provides the right to free and compulsory education for children in which age group?
Correct Answer: B. 6 to 14 years
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 inserted Article 21A in Part III of the Constitution, making free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for children between 6 to 14 years of age. This amendment also amended Article 45 under DPSP to provide early childhood care for children below 6 years. It further added clause (k) to Article 51A making it a fundamental duty of parents or guardians to provide educational opportunities to children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
Which Fundamental Duty asks citizens to 'strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity'?
Correct Answer: A. Article 51A(j)
Article 51A(j) urges citizens to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity. The goal is that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement. This encourages personal and national growth.
In the Champakam Dorairajan case (1951), the Supreme Court ruled that?
Correct Answer: A. Fundamental Rights are superior to DPSP
In the Champakam Dorairajan case (1951), the Supreme Court ruled that Fundamental Rights are superior to Directive Principles. It stated that DPSP cannot override Fundamental Rights. However, it allowed Parliament to amend Fundamental Rights to implement DPSP.
Which directive aims to prevent the concentration of wealth and means of production?
Correct Answer: C. Article 39(c)
Article 39(c) aims to prevent the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment. Article 39(b) deals with the distribution of material resources for the common good. Both are key socialist principles.
To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom is a?
Correct Answer: C. Fundamental Duty
It is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(b). Citizens are expected to respect the values of the freedom struggle. This includes ideals like non-violence, unity, and sacrifice.
Which DPSP article was used as the basis for the abolition of Zamindari?
Correct Answer: C. Article 39
Article 39 (specifically b and c) regarding resource distribution was used to justify the abolition of Zamindari. These articles aim at equitable distribution of wealth. This led to the First Amendment and land reform laws.
The Directive Principle regarding the 'Uniform Civil Code' is applicable to?
Correct Answer: A. The whole territory of India
Article 44 directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens throughout the territory of India. It aims to replace personal laws based on religion with a common code. It is one of the most debated principles.
The phrase 'Social Order' in Article 38 implies?
Correct Answer: C. A social order promoted by justice social, economic and political
Article 38 directs the State to secure a social order promoted by justice—social, economic, and political. It is the keystone of the welfare state concept. It aims to promote the welfare of the people.
Which article mandates the State to provide free legal aid?
Correct Answer: D. Article 39A
Article 39A mandates the State to provide free legal aid to ensure that justice is not denied to any citizen due to economic or other disabilities. It was added by the 42nd Amendment. This led to the establishment of Legal Services Authorities (NALSA).