DPSP & Fundamental Duties PYQs

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1. Prelims 2025Q55DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Consider the following pairs :

   Provision in the Constitution of India : Stated under

   I.Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State : The Directive Principles of the State Policy

   II.Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture : The Fundamental Duties

   III.Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories : The Fundamental Rights

   How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

   aOnly onebOnly twocAll the threedNone
2. Prelims 2021Q91DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates

   athe Right to Equalitybthe Directive Principles of State Policycthe Right to Freedomdthe Concept of Welfare
3. Prelims 2020Q5DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by

   athe Preamble of the Constitutionba Directive Principle of State Policycthe Seventh Scheduledthe conventional practice
4. Prelims 2020Q8DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) ?

   1.Preamble

   2.Directive Principles of State Policy

   3.Fundamental Duties

   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
5. Prelims 2020Q12DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State ?

   aDirective Principles of State PolicybFundamental RightscPreambledSeventh Schedule
6. Prelims 2020Q18DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

   1.They shall be enforceable by courts.

   2.They shall not be enforceable by any court.

   3.The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb2 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd2 and 3 only
7. Prelims 2017Q7DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution ?

   aEqual pay for equal work for both men and womenbParticipation of workers in the management of industriescRight to work, education and public assistancedSecuring living wage and human conditions of work to workers
8. Prelims 2017Q17DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Consider the following statements :

   With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon

   1.legislative function.

   2.executive function.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
9. Prelims 2017Q36DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen ?

   1.A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.

   2.They are correlative to legal duties.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
10. Prelims 2015Q7DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy :

    1.The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.

    2.The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
11. Prelims 2015Q83DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

    aPreamble of the ConstitutionbDirective Principles of State PolicycFundamental RightsdFundamental Duties
12. Prelims 2015Q89DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

    aPreamblebDirective Principles of State PolicycFundamental RightsdSeventh Schedule
13. Prelims 2014Q55DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

    aPreamble to the ConstitutionbDirective Principles of State PolicycFundamental DutiesdNinth Schedule
14. Prelims 2013Q38DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

    aFundamental RightsbFundamental DutiescDirective Principles of State PolicydFundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
15. Prelims 2012Q6DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India :

    1.Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code

    2.Organizing village Panchayats

    3.Promoting cottage industries in rural areas

    4.Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities

    Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

    a1, 2 and 4 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1, 3 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
16. Prelims 2012Q59DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?

    1.To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

    2.To protect the weaker sections from social injustice

    3.To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry

    4.To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc1, 3 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
17. Prelims 2011Q44DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?

    aTo vote in public electionsbTo develop the scientific tempercTo safeguard public propertydTo abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
18. Prelims 2010Q3DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:

    1.Fundamental Rights

    2.Fundamental Duties

    3.Directive Principles of State Policy

    Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?

    a1 onlyb3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
19. Prelims 2010Q35DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as

    aFundamental RightsbDirective Principles of State PolicycExtent of executive power of StatedConduct of business of the Government of India
20. Prelims 2008Q101DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

    1.Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

    2.Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
21. Prelims 2006Q8DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    Consider the following statements:

    1.There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

    2.The Constitution of India does not define backward classes.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
22. Prelims 2002Q44DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:

    apolitical democracybsocial democracycGandhian democracydsocial and economic democracy
23. Prelims 2002Q57DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?

    a51b48 Ac43 Ad41
24. Prelims 1995Q47DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    In which one of the following States of India is it legal for a Hindu male and illegal for a Muslim male to have more than one living wife?

    aNagalandbMizoramcGoadArunachal Pradesh