Quick Revision Notes for CSAT Paper -1 (G.S.) Pre 2013: "Indian Polity - Directive Principles of State Policy"

Quick Revision Notes for CSAT Paper -1 (G.S.) Pre 2013

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Subject: Indian Polity
Topic: Directive Principles of State Policy

Test Your Knowledge

1. Consider the following statements in the context of Directive principles of state policy.
1) Directive principle of state policy are contained in Part III of the Indian Constitution in Art. 37-51.
2) The idea of DPSP was borrowed from the constitution of Ireland.
3) Constitution of India declares that DPSPs are “fundamental in the governance of the country” (Art. 37)
4) Both the Legislature and the Executive should apply DPSPs while making and implementing policies in social & economic spheres.

Which of the statement given above 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).

Answer of Question 1: C

Answer of Question 2: B

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