Integrated Guidance Programme of General Studies for IAS
(Pre)
Subject - Indian Polity & Governance
Chapter - Directive Principles of State Policy
1.
Consider the following statements in the context of Directive principles of
state policy.
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Directive principle of state policy are contained in Part III of the
Indian Constitution in Art. 37-51.
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The idea of DPSP was borrowed from the constitution of Ireland.
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Constitution of India declares that DPSPs are “fundamental in the
governance of the country” (Art. 37).
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Both the Legislature and the Executive should apply DPSPs while making
and implementing policies in social & economic spheres.
Which of the Statements given below is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2 & 4 only
c) 2 , 3 & 4 only
d) All of the above
2. Which one of the following is an incorrect
statement.
a) The Word ‘socialist’ was incorporated into the preamble by the 42nd
Amendment Act 1976.
b) The 73rd & 74th Amendment Act in 1997 with Panchayat and Nagarapalika bodies
being given constitutional status.
c) 86th Amendment Act of 2002 changed the subject matter of Article 45 made
elementary education of fundamental right under Article 21.
d) To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article
39-A).
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