(IGP) CSAT Paper - I : Indian Polity - MCQ 6

1. The main purpose of including Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is
(a) to establish a Welfare State
(b) to provide best opportunities of development
(c) to check the arbitary actions of the government
(d) to establish a secular state

2.Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy? The state shall seek to ensure:
(a) equal pay for equal work by men and women
(b) equal right to an adequate means of livelihood
(c) abolition of untouchability
(d) just and human conditions of work

3. The main difference between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles is
(a) Fundamental Rights are justiciable while Directive Principles are not
(b) Fundamental Rights are positive while Directive Principles are negative
(c) Directive Principles are given precedence over Fundamental Rights by courts in all cases
(d) None of the above

4.What are the Gandhian Principles incorporated in the Indian Constitution?
I. Organisation of village panchayats
II. Establishment of cottage and small scale industries in rural areas
III. Prohibition on use of intoxicating liquor except for medicinal purposes
IV. Efforts to be made for the development of weaker or backward sections of the society
(a) I and II
(b) I, III, IV
(c) II, III
(d) All four

5.Which one of the following Directive Principles of State Policy does not come into the category of liberal principles?
(a) The State shall endeavour to secure a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India
(b) The State shall protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest
(c) The State shall endeavour to secure to all workers a living wage and conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life
(d) The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive

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