Q20. The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle of State Policy relating to _________.
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A. Interstate relations
B. Quasi-judicial bodies
C. Cooperative societies
D. Rivers and water bodies
Answer: C. Cooperative societies
Explanation: The new Directive Principle appears in Article 43B. It emphasises democratic and autonomous cooperative functioning. The constitutional recognition was designed to encourage stronger internal governance while supporting cooperatives’ contribution to economic participation, employment and community development.
Q19. Part 9B of the Constitution of India, added by the 97th Amendment Act, 2011, deals with which of the following?
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A. Union Territories
B. Elections
C. Co-operative Societies
D. Emergency provisions
Answer: C. Co-operative Societies
Explanation: Part IXB was established to strengthen cooperative governance, particularly democratic accountability and institutional autonomy. It addresses election procedures, management, board membership and other matters. Its constitutional operation is subject to the Supreme Court’s 2021 ruling.
Q18. Which amendment of the Indian Constitution required the State to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies under the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
B. 88th Amendment Act, 2002
C. 97th Amendment Act, 2011
D. 43rd Amendment Act, 1982
Answer: C. 97th Amendment Act, 2011
Explanation: The 97th Amendment inserted Article 43B to encourage cooperative reforms. The provision responds to difficulties involving weak accountability, postponed elections and insufficient professionalism, placing emphasis on voluntary organisation, member control and administrative independence.
Q17. Which of the following statements is correct about Article 43B of the Indian Constitution?
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A. It was added by the 44th Constitutional Amendment.
B. It is related to cooperative society.
C. It is related to the right of livelihood.
D. It was added in 2002.
Answer: B. It is related to cooperative society.
Explanation: Article 43B was added by the 97th Amendment, not the 44th Amendment. It concerns the promotion of cooperative societies and directs the State towards supporting their democratic control, voluntary formation, autonomy and effective management.
Q16. Which of the following Articles is related to the provisions of Co-operative Societies in the Indian Constitution?
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A. Articles 243ZG to 243ZJ
B. Articles 243P to 243ZG
C. Articles 243ZH to 243ZT
D. Articles 243A to 243O
Answer: C. Articles 243ZH to 243ZT
Explanation: Part IXB covers Articles 243ZH to 243ZT, dealing with various aspects of cooperative societies. These include definitions, incorporation, management, elections and auditing. The constitutional framework was introduced through the 97th Amendment Act.
Q15. Article 43B was included as a Directive Principle of State Policy by the _____ Constitutional Amendment Act.
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A. 91st
B. 93rd
C. 99th
D. 97th
Answer: D. 97th
Explanation: The 97th Amendment inserted Article 43B to promote cooperatives through democratic and professional governance. It also expanded Article 19(1)(c) and added Part IXB, creating a constitutional framework intended to strengthen cooperative institutions.
Q14. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution mentions the right to form co-operative societies?
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A. Article 19(1)(d)
B. Article 19(1)(c)
C. Article 19(1)(b)
D. Article 19(1)(a)
Answer: B. Article 19(1)(c)
Explanation: Article 19(1)(c) protects the right of Indian citizens to establish associations, unions and cooperative societies. The 97th Amendment explicitly added cooperative societies, thereby reinforcing constitutional protection for collective economic and social organisation.
Q13. On 20 July 2021, the Supreme Court struck down certain provisions of Part IXB of the Constitution of India. Part IXB was related to:
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A. Panchayats
B. Municipalities
C. Co-operative Societies
D. Subordinate Courts
Answer: C. Co-operative Societies
Explanation: In Union of India v. Rajendra N. Shah, the Supreme Court held Part IXB inoperative for cooperatives within a State because mandatory State ratification had not occurred. Its provisions remain operative for multi-State cooperative societies.
Q12. Article 43B of the Indian Constitution provides for __________.
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A. Organisation of village panchayats
B. Right to work
C. Separation of Judiciary from Executive
D. Promotion of cooperative societies
Answer: D. Promotion of cooperative societies
Explanation: Article 43B was inserted under Part IV by the 97th Constitutional Amendment. It asks the State to encourage autonomous and democratically controlled cooperative societies. Unlike Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles guide governance but are not directly enforceable in courts.
Q11. Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy were introduced in the Constitution of India by constitutional amendments?
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(a) Equal justice and free legal aid
(b) Promotion of co-operative society
(c) Right to work
A. Only (a)
B. Only (b)
C. (a) and (b)
D. (a), (b) and (c)
Answer: C. (a) and (b)
Explanation: Article 39A concerning free legal aid was introduced by the 42nd Amendment, while Article 43B on cooperative promotion came through the 97th Amendment. The right to work is covered by the existing provision of Article 41.
