Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) – UPSC Polity MCQs with Answers & Explanations

A socialistic ideology is reflected in the Directive Principle, which calls for

Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principle of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution? [IAS (Pre) 2017]

Which one of the following statements relating to the Directive Principle of State Policy is not correct? [CDS 2017]

Which principles among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution? [IAS (Pre) 2017]

Apart from the directives included in Part IV, the directives contained in other parts of the Constitution include
I. Article 335
II. Article 350A
III. Article 351
IV. Article 352

The correct statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy are
I. They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
II. They are incorporated in Part V of the Constitution.
III. They seek to provide social and economic base to democracy.
IV. The state must compulsorily implement them.
V. All of them are Gandhian in nature.

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy:
I. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code.
II. Organising village panchayats.
III. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas.
IV. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities. Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles? [IAS (Pre) 2012]

The Constitution of India guarantees Freedom of Thought and Expression to all its citizens subject to [CDS 2015]
I. Implementation of Directive Principles
II. Fundamental Duties
III. Right to Equality

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy [IAS (Pre) 2015]
I. The principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
II. The provisions contained in these principles are not enforceable by any court.

Among the ‘Socialistic’ Directive Principles may be listed
I. Prevention of concentration of wealth.
II. Right to work.
III. Separation of judiciary from executive
IV. Organising agriculture along scientific lines.

Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon
I. legislative function.
II. executive function.

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? [IAS (Pre) 2020]
I. They shall be enforceable by courts.
II. They shall not be enforceable by any court.
III. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.

Which of the following are listed as a Directive Principle in our Constitution?
I. Complete freedom in the economic field for the interest of consumers and producers.
II. Regulation of economic system of the country so as to prevent concentration of wealth and means of production.
III. To ensure decent standard of living and facilities of leisure for all workers.
IV. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life.

Which of the following is not correctly matched? Article — Deals with

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

Which one of the following is not correctly matched? [UPPSC 2020]

Which of the following are stated as Directive Principles of State Policy by Article 51 of the Constitution of India? The State shall endeavour to [CDS 2006]
I. Promote international peace and security.
II. Maintain just and honourable relation between nations.
III. Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution: The Directive Principle of State Policy constitutes limitations upon
I. Legislative Function
II. Executive Function

Which of the following are the differences between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
I. Fundamental Rights are negative instructions, while the Directive Principles are positive instruction to the government.
II. Fundamental Rights are justiciable while the Directive Principles are non-justiciable.
III. Fundamental Rights enjoy constitutional basis while the Directive Principles are base on conventions.

Which of the following statements is/are not indicative of the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
I. Directive Principles are aimed at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights are for protecting individuals from State encroachment.
II. Fundamental Rights are limitations on State action, while Directive Principles are positive instructions for the Government to work towards a justice and socio-economic order.
III. Fundamental Rights were included in the original Constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the first amendment.
IV. Fundamental Rights are amendable, but Directive Principles cannot be amended.

According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country? [IAS (Pre) 2013]

‘The Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque which is paid on Bank’s convenience’. Who told it?

In which of the following cases, the attempt to confer primacy to Directive Principles of State Policy upon Fundamental Rights was failed by the Supreme Court?

As a result of Minerva Mills case, a law will be protected by Article 31C if

Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? [IAS (Pre) 2020]
I. Preamble
II. Directive Principles of State Policy
III. Fundamental Duties