DPSP (Directive Principles of State Policy) Quiz Set 2

Take the DPSP Quiz Set 2 and test your knowledge on the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Question 1: Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?

(A) Prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks

(B) Prohibiting the slaughter of cows and calves

(C) Protection and improvement of the environment

(D) Free education for children up to the age of 16 years

Question 2: 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. 

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 3: How are the Directive Principles of State Policy different from Fundamental Rights?

(A) Former is for Union Government and later is for state Government

(B) Former is a part of Constitution whereas later is not

(C) Directive Principles are not enforceable whereas Fundamental Rights can be enforced

(D) None of the above

Question 4: Consider the following statements.
With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principle of State Policy constitute limitations upon

1. legislative function.
   
2. executive function.

Which of the above statement is/ are correct? 

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 5: The ‘Directive Principles’ are _______.

(A) Justifiable

(B) Non-justifiable

(C) Rigid

(D) Flexible

Question 6: The Constitution grants the right against exploitation to

1. Children   
2. Women
   
3. Tribals       
4. Dalits

Choose your correct answer with the help of the given code.

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 1 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2 and 3

(D) Only 2, 3 and 4

Question 7: Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy?

(A) The State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment

(B) The State shall not deny equality to any person before the law

(C) The State shall not discriminate against any person on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place or birth

(D) Untouchability enforcement

Question 8: Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

1. Prohibition of Trafficking in human beings and forced labour.
   
2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purpose of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 9: The Constitution is silent in the Directive Principles of State Policy about _________.

(A) Adult education

(B) Living wages for workers

(C) Free legal aid to the poor

(D) Primary education to children till they complete the age of 16 years

Question 10: Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India.

1. Securing Uniform Civil Code for citizens of India.
   
2. Organizing village Panchayats.
   
3. Promoting Cottage Industries in Rural Areas.
   
4. Securing for all workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities.

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

(A) 1, 2 and 4

(B) 2 and 3

(C) 1, 3 and 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 11: Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy was added to the Constitution at a later date?

(A) Organization of Village Panchayats

(B) Prohibition of Cow Slaughter

(C) Free Legal Aid

(D) Uniform Civil Code

Question 12: Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part-IV of the Constitution of India?

1. Equal Pay for Equal Work
   
2. Uniform Civil Code
   
3. Small family norm
   
4. Education through mother tongue at the primary level

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 4

Question 13: Which of the following is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

(A) Prohibition of Liquor

(B) Right to Work

(C) Equal Wage for Equal Work

(D) Right to Information

Question 14: Identify the items included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

1. Prohibition of Consumption of Liquor
   
2. Prohibition of employment of children in factories or mines
   
3. Prohibition of beggar or forced labor
   
4. Prohibition of untouchability

Select the correct answer with the aid of the code given below.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1, 2 and 3

(C) Only 1

(D) 2, 3 and 4

Question 15: Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of the State Policy?

(A) Uniform Civil Code

(B) Freedom of the Press

(C) Freedom of the Religion

(D) Equality Before Law

Question 16: 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 fulfilled the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 3

(C) Only 1 and 3

(D) All 1, 2 and 3

Question 17: Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy?

(A) Equal pay for equal work for men and women

(B) Equal right to an adequate means of livelihood

(C) Abolition of Untouchability

(D) Just and humane conditions of work

Question 18: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Question 19: “The Directive Principles of State Policy is a cheque which is paid on Bank’s Convenience”. Who said it?

(A) B.R. Ambedkar

(B) K.M. Munshi

(C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(D) K.T. Shah

Question 20: Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

• Assertion (A): MGNREGA is providing employment to at least one member of the eligible household for a minimum period of 100 days in a year.
  
• Reason (R): Right to employment is enumerated in Part III of the Constitution.

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 21: Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy.

1. These 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?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2