DPSP & Duties — Set 7
Indian Polity · नीति निदेशक और कर्तव्य · Questions 61–70 of 70
Which committee recommended the Fundamental Duties?
Correct Answer: A. Swaran Singh Committee
The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the Fundamental Duties in 1976. The Congress government set up this committee during the Emergency. It suggested adding a new chapter to the Constitution.
Are the Directive Principles of State Policy justiciable?
Correct Answer: D. No, non-justiciable
The Directive Principles are non-justiciable. This means they cannot be enforced by the courts for their violation. However, they are fundamental in governance.
Which Part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties?
Correct Answer: B. Part IV-A
Part IV-A deals with Fundamental Duties. It consists of only one Article, 51A. It was inserted by the 42nd Amendment.
The 11th Fundamental Duty (Article 51A-k) is related to?
Correct Answer: A. Education
The 11th Fundamental Duty is related to education. It is the duty of a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to their child between 6 and 14 years. It was added by the 86th Amendment.
Article 48 deals with the organization of?
Correct Answer: D. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Article 48 deals with the organization of agriculture and animal husbandry. It directs the state to modernize these sectors. It also includes the prohibition of cow slaughter.
Which Article provides for 'Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid'?
Correct Answer: A. Article 39A
Article 39A provides for equal justice and free legal aid. It ensures justice is accessible to the poor. It was a socialist principle added in 1976.
Article 48A directs the state to protect?
Correct Answer: C. Environment, Forests and Wildlife
Article 48A directs the state to protect the environment, forests, and wildlife. It imposes a duty on the state to safeguard nature. It was added by the 42nd Amendment.
Which concept defines the nature of the Indian State as envisaged in DPSP?
Correct Answer: B. Welfare State
The DPSP envisages India as a 'Welfare State'. It aims to establish economic and social democracy. This contrasts with the colonial 'Police State'.
Article 39(d) ensures equal pay for equal work for?
Correct Answer: D. Men and Women both
Article 39(d) ensures equal pay for equal work for both men and women. It aims to eliminate gender discrimination in wages. It is a key socialist directive.
Article 45 now directs the State to provide early childhood care until the age of?
Correct Answer: D. 6 years
Article 45 now directs the State to provide early childhood care until the age of 6 years. This change occurred after the 86th Amendment made education for 6-14 years a fundamental right. It focuses on pre-primary care.