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Right to Freedom is related to which article ?

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  1. Article - 14

  2. Article - 16

  3. Article - 19

  4. Article - 23

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 19 of the Constitution of India entails the provision of the right to freedom and in further clauses lays down six freedoms granted by the Constitution which includes right to freedom of speech and expression, right to assembly, right to move freely and reside anywhere in the country, right to freedom of profession and occupation etc.

Directive Principles of State Policy were incorporated in the Constitution _________________.

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  1. To establish a socialistic welfare state

  2. To ensure freedom to the citizens from an excess of governance

  3. To make India a secular and democratic state

  4. To give directions to the citizens in performing their duties

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Directive Principles are the guidelines to be followed by the government in the governance of the country. These principles give directions and instructions to legislators and government authorities to keep them in mind while making or implementing policies. They are called Directive Principles because the government has to keep these in mind while making laws.

In the Indian Constitution developing of the scientific temper and attitude of humanism forms part of the _____________.

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  1. Preamble

  2. Fundamental Rights

  3. Directive principles of State Policy

  4. Fundamental Duties

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform" is one of the fundamental duties of the people of the Republic of India, according to the Constitution of India.

Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?

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  1. To abide by the Constitution

  2. To develop scientific temper, humanism and tolerance

  3. To defend the country

  4. To amass property

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

One of the duties of Indian citizens is to safeguard public property and to abjure violence. Amassing property is not a fundamental duty of an Indian citizen. 

'Fundamental Duties are provided ___________.

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  1. By laws of the Supreme Court

  2. By a law passed by the Parliament

  3. By the Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act

  4. By the convention evolved over the years by the citizens themselves

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The indian Constitution originally did not include fundamental duties. 10 fundamental duties were added by the 42nd Amendment act of 1976 and 1 more was added by the 86th CAA. These are moral obligations on the citizens of the country and are non-justiciable. As of now, there are 11 fundamental duties included in Part IV(A) of the Indian Constitution.

Planning in India derives its objectives from ________________.

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  1. Fundamental Rights

  2. Preamble

  3. Consumer Rights

  4. Directive Principles of State Policy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Planning in India derives its objectives and social premises from the Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Constitution. The Planning Commission was set up by a Resolution of the Government of India in March 1950 in pursuance of declared objectives of the Government to promote a rapid rise in the standard of living of the people by efficient exploitation of the resources of the country. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission. At present, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi is the Chairman of the Planning Commission.

Which one is not a national duty?

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  1. Respect the Constitution

  2. Respect the President

  3. Defend the country

  4. Protect natural environment

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Fundamental Duties or National Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by the government earlier that year. It shall be the duty of every citizen of India :

  1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
  2. To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
  3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
  4. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
  5. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
  6. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture and  to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.
  7. To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
  8. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
  9. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement.

Governments try to follow Directive Principles because ______________________.

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  1. Legislatures can pass no-confidence motion on the issue

  2. They represent the demands and aspirations of people

  3. Courts can pass injunctions, if not accepted

  4. President can dismiss Government

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Directive Principles are the guidelines to be followed by the government in the governance of the country. Part IV of the Constitution has the Directive Principles of State Policy under Articles 36 to 51. They are called Directive Principles because the government has to keep these in mind while making laws. Articles 39 to 51 contain Directive Principles. 

Of the followings which statement regarding Directive principles is incorrect?

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  1. They aim at creating tolerable conditions of work

  2. They emphasize the need of establishment of welfare state

  3. They can be enforced through law

  4. They are the guidelines for all sets of government - Central. State or local self governments.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is incorrect. It is not enforced through law.

The Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Part IV of the Indian constitution constitute the most interesting and enchanting part of the constitution. The provisions contained in this Part cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. 

In our constitution Directive principles of the state policy aim at ____________________.

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  1. Free compulsory education for children

  2. Equal wages for equal work for women and men

  3. Equitable distribution of wealth

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Directive principles are the ideals which if followed establishes a welfare state.   These set of principles are included in the part-IV of Indian constitution. These are the values like paying equal wages to men and women, avoiding liquor, free compulsory education for children, equitable distribution of wealth etc.