Q30. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are listed under which Articles of the Constitution of India?
[SSC GD Constable, 17 February 2025, Shift 3]
- Articles 32–42
- Articles 36–51
- Articles 34–40
- Articles 33–45
Answer: (B) Articles 36–51
Explanation: Part IV of the Constitution contains Articles 36 through 51, covering the Directive Principles. These directions promote welfare and social justice and guide legislation. Article 37 clarifies that they are not directly enforceable in court but are fundamental in governance.
Q29. In which year was it inserted in the Constitution of India that the State shall secure free legal aid to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities?
[RPSC RAS Preliminary Examination, 2 February 2025]
- 1978
- 1976
- 1975
- 1979
- Question not attempted
Answer: (B) 1976
Explanation: Article 39A was introduced by the Forty-second Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. It directs the State to ensure equal access to justice and provide free legal aid so that poverty or other disabilities do not prevent citizens from seeking legal remedies.
Q28. The Directive Principles of State Policy are influenced by which of the following?
[SSC MTS, 15 October 2024, Shift 1]
- Gandhian philosophy
- Rule of Law of England
- American Declaration of Independence
- French Declaration of Human Rights
Answer: (A) Gandhian philosophy
Explanation: Several Directive Principles embody Gandhian concerns such as village self-government, cottage industries and rural upliftment. The Directive Principles as a constitutional scheme were modelled primarily on Ireland, but their substantive objectives also draw upon Indian social reform and Gandhi’s philosophy.
Q27. How many Directive Principles of State Policy were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976?
[SSC CGL Tier-I, 23 September 2024, Shift 3]
- Two
- Three
- Five
- Four
Answer: (D) Four
Explanation: The examination counts four affected directives: new Articles 39A, 43A and 48A, alongside the revised Article 39(f) concerning children. More precisely, three new numbered DPSP articles were inserted while an existing clause was amended. This distinction explains the answer.
Q26. With reference to Directive Principles of State Policy, consider:
(1) Article 37 provides that DPSPs are enforceable in High Courts only.
(2) Article 38 asks the State to minimise income inequalities.
(3) Article 39 supports equal pay for equal work for men and women.
Which statements are correct?
[SSC CHSL Tier-I, 9 July 2024, Shift 2]
- Only 1 and 3
- Only 2
- Only 1
- Only 2 and 3
Answer: (D) Only 2 and 3
Explanation: Article 37 explicitly makes DPSPs non-justiciable, so the first statement is false. Article 38 calls for reducing inequalities, and Article 39(d) supports equal pay for equal work for women and men. Accordingly, the second and third statements are correct.
Q25. Generally, Directive Principles are ________.
[SSC CPO Paper-I, 29 June 2024, Shift 1]
- Negative directions
- Arbitrary actions
- Positive directions
- Prohibitive in nature
Answer: (C) Positive directions
Explanation: Directive Principles are positive directions because they recommend actions governments should undertake to advance public welfare. They contrast with many Fundamental Rights, which restrain impermissible government conduct. Their non-justiciable status does not diminish their guiding role in legislation and administration.
Q24. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 fulfilled the ideals of which Article of Directive Principles of State Policy?
[SSC CPO Paper-I, 27 June 2024, Shift 1]
- Article 48
- Article 48A
- Article 49
- Article 47
Answer: (B) Article 48A
Explanation: Article 48A encourages the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. Biodiversity conservation legislation advances these environmental aims. Article 48 instead concerns agriculture and animal husbandry, Article 49 monuments, and Article 47 public health and nutrition.
Q23. Which Article declares that the Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in governance and must guide the State in making laws?
[SSC Selection Post (Higher Secondary Level), 25 June 2024, Shift 4]
- Article 46
- Article 37
- Article 44
- Article 40
Answer: (B) Article 37
Explanation: Article 37 establishes the constitutional position of Directive Principles: courts cannot directly enforce them, yet they are fundamental to national governance. The same Article places responsibility on the State to apply these principles when formulating and enacting laws.
Q22. Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principle of State Policy mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
[SSC GD Constable, 1 March 2024, Shift 1]
- Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry
- Uniform civil code for citizens
- Separation of legislature from executive
- Promotion of international peace and security
Answer: (C) Separation of legislature from executive
Explanation: The Constitution explicitly directs agricultural organisation under Article 48, a uniform civil code under Article 44 and international peace under Article 51. Article 50 concerns separation of the judiciary from the executive, not separation of the legislature from the executive.
Q21. The Directive Principles of State Policy are explained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution. This system has been taken from the Constitution of which country?
[MPPSC State Services Prelims, General Studies Paper-I, 17 December 2023]
- Britain
- South Africa
- United States of America
- Ireland
Answer: (D) Ireland
Explanation: India adopted the model of non-justiciable Directive Principles from the Irish Constitution. Located in Part IV, they guide the State’s pursuit of social and economic welfare. They are not enforceable like Fundamental Rights but hold constitutional importance in policymaking.
