(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Indian Polity - The Constitution of India: Directive Principles of State Policy (MCQ -5)

1. A Uniform civil code mentioned in the directive principles of the state policy ensure
a) Economic equality
b) National security
c) National integration
d) Support for weaker sections of the society

2. As a result of the Minerva Mills case a law will be protected by Art 31C if
a) It has been made to implement the directives in Art 39(b)
b) It has been made to implement any directive principle
c) None

3. Which of the following directive principles come into category of liberal principles
a) The state shall endeavor 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 importance
c) The state shall try to secure all workers a living wage and conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of living
d) The state shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive

a) a, b, c
b) a, b, d
c) b, c, d
d) all of the above

4. Which one of the following are listed as a directive principle in our constitution
i) Complete freedom in the economic field for the interest of consumer and producer
ii) Regulation of economic system of the country so as to prevent concentration of wealth and means of production
iii) To ensure decent standard of living and facilities of leisure for all workers
iv) To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife

a) ii and iii
b) ii , iii, and iv
c) ii and iv
d) iii and iv

5. What do we mean by saying that Directive principles are non justiciable
a) In case they are violated the matter cannot be taken to court
b) Courts are debarred from considering Directive Principles
c) The law of the land does not recognize them
d) They are sacred

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