Indian Polity PYQ – Dpsp – Part 1 (Q 1–27)

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Indian Polity PYQ – Dpsp – Part 1 (Q 1–27) – 27 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
ARGS – 2020
The directive principles of State Policy are placed in which part of the Indian Constitution?

Correct Answer: A [Part IV]

Explanation:

The Directive Principles of State Policy are in Part IV of the Constitution, Articles 36 to 51.

2.  
VAS AHGS – 2020
According to which of the following articles free and compulsory education for all children upto the age of 14 years is provided?

Correct Answer: D [Article 45]

Explanation:

Original Article 45 directed the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children up to age 14; the 86th Amendment later reshaped it.

3.  
ADGS – 2021
According to Right to Education Act, children of which age group will be provided free and compulsory education?

Correct Answer: B [6 – 14 years]

Explanation:

The Right to Education Act 2009 gives free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14 years.

4.  
Consider the following statements about Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):
(a) The direct source of inspiration for DPSP was the instrument of instructions issued under the Government of India Act, 1935.
(b) The Irish constitution of 1937 inspired to make the directive principles as a non-enforceable entity.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Correct Answer: C [(a) is wrong but (b) is correct]

Explanation:

Statement (a) is wrong because Ireland's 1937 Constitution was the direct source; (b) is right as the Irish model made the principles non-enforceable.

5.  
AGGS – 2021
The main purpose of including the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is

Correct Answer: B [People Welfare State]

Explanation:

The main purpose of the Directive Principles is to establish a welfare state that promotes people's welfare.

6.  
GROUP 1 – 2021
Which article of Indian constitution promotes international peace and security?

Correct Answer: D [Article 51]

Explanation:

Article 51 directs the State to promote international peace and security.

7.  
EO G4 – 2022
Directive principles of State Policy are described as "life-giving provisions of the constitution" by ———

Correct Answer: A [L.M. Singhvi]

Explanation:

L.M. Singhvi described the Directive Principles as the life-giving provisions of the Constitution.

8.  
Match the following:
(a) Article 39(b) — 1. Protection of Ecology, Environment from Pollution
(b) Article 48(A) — 2. Equal pay for Equal work
(c) Article 39(d) — 3. Free legal aid to the poor
(d) Article 39(A) — 4. Abolished hereditary property
Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: B [4 1 2 3]

Explanation:

Article 39(b) is about distribution of resources, 48A environment protection, 39(d) equal pay, and 39A free legal aid, giving 4 1 2 3.

9.  
CAGS – 2022
Which of the following is mismatched?

Correct Answer: C [Article 41 : Organisation of Agriculture and animal husbandry]

Explanation:

Organising agriculture and animal husbandry is Article 48, while Article 41 deals with the right to work, education and public assistance, so that pair is mismatched.

10.  
CEGS – 2022
Identify the article which promotes educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections.

Correct Answer: A [Article 46]

Explanation:

Article 46 directs the State to promote the educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections.

11.  
EO – 2022
Who described that "The Directive Principles" and the "Fundamental Rights" are the conscience of the Constitution?

Correct Answer: A [Granville Austin]

Explanation:

Granville Austin called the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights together the conscience of the Constitution.

12.  
EO G3 – 2022
Which of the following countries is the first ever to incorporate the Directive Principles of State Policy as part of their constitution?

Correct Answer: D [Spain]

Explanation:

Spain's 1931 Constitution was the first to include such principles; Ireland copied it, and India borrowed from Ireland.

13.  
FAG6 – 2022
Which article of the Constitution provides Uniform Civil Code for the citizens?

Correct Answer: C [Article 44]

Explanation:

Article 44 directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens throughout India.

14.  
GROUP 2 – 2022
Which Constitutional Amendment inserted Article 43B for promotion of Co-operative Societies?

Correct Answer: D [97th Amendment, 2011]

Explanation:

The 97th Amendment (2011) inserted Article 43B on the voluntary formation and autonomous functioning of co-operative societies.

15.  
Which article of the Constitution states that the state to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people?

Correct Answer: A [Article 38]

Explanation:

Article 38 directs the State to secure a social order for promoting the welfare of the people.

16.  
SURVEYOR DRAUGHTSMAN – 2022
Assertion [A]: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are described as 'novel feature' of Indian Constitution, according to B.R. Ambedkar.
Reason [R]: DPSP acts as a guideline for the state.

Correct Answer: B [Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]]

Explanation:

Both are true and R explains A: Ambedkar called the Directive Principles a novel feature because they are instructions and guidelines to the State.

17.  
CBT – 2022
The state to provide free legal aid to the poor has been inserted to Indian constitution by which amendment?

Correct Answer: A [42nd Amendment]

Explanation:

The 42nd Amendment (1976) inserted Article 39A, providing equal justice and free legal aid to the poor.

18.  
GROUP 4 – 2022
The Directive Principles of State Policy of Indian Constitution resembles

Correct Answer: C [Instrument of Instructions, 1935]

Explanation:

The Directive Principles resemble the Instruments of Instructions issued to governors under the Government of India Act, 1935.

19.  
HEALTH OFFICER – 2023
The state shall try to secure the improvement of public health is according to which of the following article?

Correct Answer: A [Article 47]

Explanation:

Article 47 directs the State to raise nutrition and living standards and improve public health.

20.  
FISHERY DEPT – 2023
Choose the correctly matched pair from the following:
(i) Preamble — Not part of the constitution
(ii) Directive Principle of State Policy — Duty of the State
(iii) Fundamental Duties — Duty of the Parliament
(iv) Fundamental Rights — Duty of the Citizen

Correct Answer: B [(ii)]

Explanation:

Directive Principles are duties of the State, whereas the Preamble is part of the Constitution, Fundamental Duties bind citizens, and Fundamental Rights are citizens' entitlements.

21.  
Which of the following reflects the social ideology of the directive principles of state policy?

Correct Answer: C [Providing adequate means of livelihood]

Explanation:

Providing adequate means of livelihood, Article 39(a), reflects the socialistic ideology of the Directive Principles.

22.  
ACF – 2023
Who described Directive Principle of State policy as a 'novel feature' of Indian Constitution?

Correct Answer: A [Dr. B.R. Ambedkar]

Explanation:

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described the Directive Principles as a novel feature of the Indian Constitution.

23.  
GROUP 1C (DEO) – 2023
Match the following (with respect to Directive Principle of State Policy):
(a) Socialistic principles — 1. Uniform Civil Code
(b) Gandhian principles — 2. To protect and improve the environment
(c) Liberal principles — 3. Community development programme
(d) New Directive principles — 4. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: A [4 3 1 2]

Explanation:

Equal pay is socialistic, community development Gandhian, Uniform Civil Code liberal, and environment protection a new principle: 4 3 1 2.

24.  
Consider the following statements:
In the words of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Directive Principles of State Policy are the "Novel Feature" of the Indian Constitution because,
I. These principles are in the nature of general direction or guidance to the state.
II. They embody the principles or objectives and ideals which Union and State Governments must bear in mind while formulating policy and making laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: C [Both I and II]

Explanation:

Both are correct: the Directive Principles are general guidance to the State and ideals that Union and state governments must bear in mind when framing policy and laws.

25.  
GEOLOGY – 2023
From which of the following constitution, the source of "Directive principles of state policy" of constitution of India was derived?

Correct Answer: A [Ireland]

Explanation:

The Directive Principles of State Policy were derived from the Irish Constitution of 1937.

26.  
COMBINED RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 2023
Match the following:
Subject — Related Article
(a) Adequate Means of Livelihood — 1. Article 38
(b) Decent Standard of Life — 2. Article 41
(c) Right to Work — 3. Article 43
(d) People's Welfare — 4. Article 39
Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: C [4 3 2 1]

Explanation:

Adequate livelihood is Article 39, decent standard of life Article 43, right to work Article 41, and people's welfare Article 38: 4 3 2 1.

27.  
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (ANIMAL HUSBANDRY) – 2023
Which of the following is not a directive principle of State Policy?

Correct Answer: D [Abolition of untouchability]

Explanation:

Abolition of untouchability is Article 17, a fundamental right, not a Directive Principle, while the other options appear in Part IV.

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