DPSP & Duties — Set 6
Indian Polity · नीति निदेशक और कर्तव्य · Questions 51–60 of 70
Which Part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Correct Answer: B. Part IV
Part IV of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy. It covers Articles 36 to 51. Part III deals with Fundamental Rights.
The idea of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the constitution of?
Correct Answer: C. Ireland
The DPSP was borrowed from the Irish Constitution (Ireland). Ireland had copied it from the Spanish Constitution. It is a unique feature of the Indian Constitution.
Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to organize Village Panchayats?
Correct Answer: A. Article 40
Article 40 directs the State to organize village panchayats. It also directs endowing them with powers to function as units of self-government. This is a key Gandhian principle.
Article 44 of the Indian Constitution deals with?
Correct Answer: B. Uniform Civil Code
Article 44 deals with the Uniform Civil Code for citizens. It aims to have a uniform set of personal laws for all citizens regardless of religion. It applies throughout the territory of India.
Which Amendment Act added the Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: A. 42nd Amendment
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added Fundamental Duties to the Constitution. This amendment is often called the 'Mini Constitution'. It was passed during the Emergency.
Fundamental Duties are contained in which Article of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: A. Article 51A
Fundamental Duties are contained in Article 51A. This is the only article in Part IV-A. It currently lists eleven duties.
What is the total number of Fundamental Duties currently in the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: D. 11
There are currently 11 Fundamental Duties. Originally, there were 10 duties added in 1976. The 11th duty regarding education was added in 2002.
Article 50 directs the separation of the Judiciary from the?
Correct Answer: A. Executive
Article 50 directs the separation of the Judiciary from the Executive. This ensures the independence of the judiciary. It is a Liberal-Intellectual principle.
Article 51 of the DPSP promotes?
Correct Answer: A. International peace and security
Article 51 promotes international peace and security. It encourages maintaining just and honourable relations between nations. It also promotes respect for international law.
The concept of Fundamental Duties was taken from?
Correct Answer: B. USSR
The concept of Fundamental Duties was taken from the USSR (Soviet Union). It reflects the idea that citizens have obligations alongside rights. Most western democracies do not strictly list duties.