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Directive Principles of State Policy is in the form of directions or instructions given to the State by the _________.

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  1. President

  2. Vice-president

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Constitution

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from the Irish Constitution. They are general guidelines in the Constitution for the state to be undertaken for the welfare of people. They are non-justiciable and non-enforceable in nature.

The Directive Principles may be grouped into the categories such as Socialist Principles, _________.

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  1. Gandhian Principles

  2. International Principles

  3. Miscellaneous Principles

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Directive Principles of State Policy are provided in Part IV of the Constitution. These are the principles or recommendation which are fundamental in the governance of the state. Constitution does not provide any classification but based upon nature they can be classified into socialistic for providing socio-economic Justice, Gandhian - representing programmes formulated by Gandhiji, International - setting goals and objectives internationally to be attained, miscellaneous- such as liberal and intellectual.

__________ create a feeling that the citizens are not mere spectators but active participants in the realisation of national goals.

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  1. Fundamental Rights

  2. Fundamental Duties

  3. Directive Principles

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fundamental Duties are moral obligations on the citizens of the country. They are non-enforceable in nature but should be fulfilled at own's will. As of now, there are 11 fundamental duties in Part IV(A) of the Indian Constitution. They help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India.

Which of the following statements is/are not indicative of the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
I. Directive Principles are aimed at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights are for protecting individuals from State encroachment.
II. Fundamental Rights are limitations on State action, while Directive Principles are positive instructions for the Government to work towards a just socio-economic order.
III. Fundamental Rights were included in the original Constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the First Amendment.
IV. Fundamental Rights are amendable, but Directive Principles cannot be amended.

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  1. I and II

  2. II and III

  3. III and IV

  4. I, II and III

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct. This is because 3rd and 4th statements do not outline the differences between the features of Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. Both the fundamental rights and directive principles were included in the original Constitution. The Supreme Court has ruled that all provisions of the Constitution, including fundamental rights, can be amended. However, the Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the constitution. 

The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on _____________.

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  1. the Courts

  2. an effective opposition in Parliament

  3. resources available to the Government

  4. public cooperation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct answer. The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on resources available to the Government. The Directive Principles are covered from Article 36 to Article 51 of the Indian Constitution. The provisions contained in this Directive Principles 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. 

Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines for the framing of laws by the government. They do not mention clauses related to prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labor. So, Option B is correct as statement 1 is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were provided by _________________.

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  1. an amendment of the Constiution

  2. a judgement of the Supreme Court

  3. an order issued by the President

  4. a Legislation adopted by the Parliament

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. These were incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act.

The Fundamental Duties:
I. were introduced by the 44th Amendment.
II. are incorporated in Part III-A.
III. are not justiciable.

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  1. I and II

  2. I and III

  3. II and III

  4. III only

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option D is correct as only third statement is true regarding Fundamental Duties. The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. These were incorporated in the Indian constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act. These are statutory duties and are not enforceable by courts. 

Respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is ___________________.

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  1. Fundamental Right of every citizen

  2. Fundamental Duty of every citizen

  3. Directive Principle of State policy

  4. Ordinary duty of every citizen

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Showing respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is a Fundamental Duty of every Indian citizen. Eleven Fundamental Duties for citizens as given in the Indian Constitution are:
1. To abide by and respect the constitution, the national flag, and national anthem.
2. To cherish and follow the noble ideas of the freedom struggle.
3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
4. To defend the country and render national service when required.
5. To promote common brotherhood and establish dignity of women.
6. To preserve the rich heritage of the nation's composite culture.
7. To protect and improve the natural environment.
8. To develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry.
9. To safeguard public property and abjure violence.
10. To strive for excellence in all sphere of individual and collective activity.
11. It shall be the duty of every citizen of India who is a parent or guardian to provide an opportunity for education to his child or as the case may be, ward between the age of 6 and 14 (added by 86th amendment act, 2002).

Which of the following is correct about the Fundamental Duties?
I. These are not enforceable.
II. They are primarily moral duties.
III. They are not related to any legal rights.

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  1. I, II and III

  2. I and III

  3. II and III

  4. I and II

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer as all the statements are true regarding Fundamental Duties. The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. These were incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act. Fundamental duties are not enforceable by courts.