SSC CGL Polity – Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL Polity – Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 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.  
As per the official text, Part IVA (Fundamental Duties) came into effect on:

Correct Answer: D [3 January 1977]

Explanation:

42nd Amendment, w.e.f. 3-1-1977.

2.  
Which Article directs the State to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order based on justice?

Correct Answer: A [Art 38]

Explanation:

Art 38(1); 38(2) on inequalities came with the 44th Amendment.

3.  
Art 31C, in its operative form, protects laws giving effect to which directives from challenge under Arts 14 and 19?

Correct Answer: B [Art 39(b) and (c)]

Explanation:

Minerva Mills struck down the 'all directives' extension.

4.  
Match the followingMatch the directive with the classic law enacted to give it effect:
P. Art 43 – living wage Q. Art 42 – maternity relief R. Art 39(d) – equal pay S. Art 41 – right to work
1. MGNREGA, 2005 2. Minimum Wages Act, 1948 3. Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 4. Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

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

Explanation:

43 → Minimum Wages; 42 → Maternity Benefit; 39(d) → Equal Remuneration; 41 → MGNREGA (replaced from 1 Jul 2026 by the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025).

5.  
Which Article directs the State to protect the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs and other weaker sections?

Correct Answer: B [Art 46]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 46. Art 46.

6.  
The directive on development of the Hindi language is in:

Correct Answer: A [Art 351]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 351. Art 351, Part XVII.

7.  
Assertion–ReasonAssertion (A): Directive Principles have been called 'a cheque on a bank, payable at the convenience of the bank'.
Reason (R): Directive Principles are not enforceable by any court.

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

Explanation:

K. T. Shah's criticism points to their non-justiciability.

8.  
Which pair of Article and duty is correctly matched?

Correct Answer: D [51A(h) – scientific temper]

Explanation:

(h) scientific temper; (c) sovereignty; (g) environment; (i) public property.

9.  
Before the 86th Amendment, Art 45 asked the State to provide free and compulsory education for children up to the age of:

Correct Answer: C [14 years]

Explanation:

Old Art 45: up to 14; now below 6.

10.  
True/False drillConsider the following about Fundamental Duties:
I. They are in Part IVA.
II. They apply to citizens only.
III. Courts can directly punish a citizen for not performing them.
IV. Parliament can make laws to enforce them.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: A [Only three]

Explanation:

No direct court sanction; Parliament may legislate.

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