SSC CGL Polity – Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL Polity – Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. 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.  
Odd one outwhich is NOT a Gandhian directive?

Correct Answer: C [Uniform civil code (Art 44)]

Explanation:

Art 44 is liberal-intellectual.

2.  
Match the followingMatch the Article with the directive:
P. Art 39A Q. Art 43A R. Art 48A S. Art 43B
1. Promotion of co-operative societies 2. Equal justice and free legal aid 3. Protection of environment 4. Workers' participation in management

Correct Answer: B [P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1]

Explanation:

39A legal aid; 43A workers' participation; 48A environment; 43B co-operatives.

3.  
In Vishaka (1997) the Supreme Court relied on which directive in Art 51(c)?

Correct Answer: D [Respect for international law and treaty obligations]

Explanation:

Art 51(c), with Art 253, let the Court use CEDAW to frame the guidelines.

4.  
Art 43B (co-operative societies) was inserted by the:

Correct Answer: A [97th Amendment, 2011]

Explanation:

The only B directive – 97th (2011).

5.  
True/False drillHow many of the following are Fundamental Duties under Art 51A?
I. To develop the scientific temper
II. To safeguard public property
III. To vote in elections
IV. To value the heritage of composite culture

Correct Answer: C [Only three]

Explanation:

Answer: Only three. Voting is not in Art 51A.

6.  
Which Article, outside Part IV, says that the claims of SCs and STs to services shall be considered consistently with efficiency of administration?

Correct Answer: B [Art 335]

Explanation:

Art 335 – a directive-type provision outside Part IV.

7.  
Dr Ambedkar compared the Directive Principles with which document of the Government of India Act, 1935?

Correct Answer: A [Instrument of Instructions]

Explanation:

A 'novel feature' – instructions now given by the people to the government.

8.  
Assertion–ReasonAssertion (A): A court cannot strike down a law merely because it is against a Directive Principle.
Reason (R): Art 37 makes the Directive Principles non-justiciable.

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

Explanation:

Directives are not enforceable – Art 37.

9.  
Reverse question'The State shall endeavour to secure ... a living wage ... and shall endeavour to promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas.' This is:

Correct Answer: D [Art 43]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 43. Art 43.

10.  
'Equal pay for equal work for both men and women' is a directive in:

Correct Answer: B [Art 39(d)]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 39(d). Art 39(d).

11.  
In which case (1951) did the Supreme Court hold that a Fundamental Right prevails over a conflicting Directive Principle?

Correct Answer: D [Champakam Dorairajan]

Explanation:

Champakam Dorairajan (1951) – it led to the 1st Amendment.

12.  
Trick SpotterWhich shortcut tells you that Art 39A was added in 1976?

Correct Answer: C [A-team of 1976, the B of 2011]

Explanation:

39A is an A-directive → 42nd (1976).

13.  
Spot My Mistake“Fundamental Duties apply to all persons living in India, including foreigners.” Correct it:

Correct Answer: A [Fundamental Duties apply only to citizens]

Explanation:

Art 51A: 'It shall be the duty of every citizen of India'.

14.  
The duty of a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to a child between 6 and 14 years is clause:

Correct Answer: B [51A(k)]

Explanation:

Answer: 51A(k). K for Kid.

15.  
Which committee's recommendation led to the inclusion of Fundamental Duties?

Correct Answer: D [Swaran Singh Committee]

Explanation:

Answer: Swaran Singh Committee. Swaran Singh Committee, 1976.

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