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Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

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  1. Part III

  2. Part IV

  3. Part V

  4. Part II

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option B is the correct answer. Part IV of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy. The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels. The Directive Principles  are covered from Article 36 to Article 51 in the 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. 

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the List:

List-I (Provision of the Constitution of India) List-II (Source)
A. Amendment of the Constitution $1$. Constitution of Germany 
B. Directive Priniciple $2$. Constitution of Canada
C. Emergency Power of the President $3$. Constitution of South Africa
D. The Union-State Relationship $4$. Irish Constitution
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  1. A-$1$, B-$2$, C-$4$, D-$3$

  2. A-$3$, B-$4$, C-$1$, D-$2$

  3. A-$1$, B-$4$, C-$2$, D-$3$

  4. A-$3$, B-$1$, C-$4$, D-$2$

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The Constitution of India has borrowed most of its provisions from the Constitution of various other countries of World and Incorporated the provisions by modification. 
Amendment procedure has been adopted by the South African Constitution.
Directive Principles of State Policy are taken from the Irish Constitution.
Suspension of Fundamental Rights and emergency power of President has been adopted from the Weimar Constitution of Germany.
The federation(union-state relationship) was adopted from the Canadian Constitution.

Which of the following cannot be termed 'Gandhian' among the Directive Principles?

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  1. Prevention of cow slaughter

  2. Promotion of cottage industries

  3. Establishment of village panchayats

  4. Uniform civil code for the country

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Constitution of India does not provide any classification of Directive Principles of State Policy, they can be classified on the basis of nature and content. Gandhian Principles represent the programmes and schemes launched by Gandhiji during National Movements. Swadeshi Movement and Boycott Movement are some famous Programmes. Uniform Civil Code for the Country represent the ideology of liberalism and intellectuals to bring all persons under the same umbrella of the law.

Which of the following Directive Principles is based on Gandhian ideology?

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  1. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women

  2. Uniform civil code for all citizens

  3. Separation of Judiciary from Executive

  4. Promotion of cottage industries

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Constitution of India does not provide any classification of Directive Principles of State Policy, they can be classified on the basis of nature and content. Gandhian Principles represent the programmes and schemes launched by Gandhiji during National Movements. Swadeshi Movement and Boycott Movement are some famous Programmes. Promotion of cottage industries in rural areas is given under Article 43 of the Constitution.

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is mentioned in the _______________.

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  1. Preamble to the Constitution

  2. Directive Principles of State Policy

  3. Fundamental Duties

  4. Ninth Schedule

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 51 of the Constitution which is a Directive Principle of State Policy directs the state to promote international peace and security and maintain just and honorable relations between nations. It further directs the state to respect International law and treaty obligations and settle disputes peacefully.

Which of the following were added to the Directive Principles by amendments to the Constitution?
I. To protect and improve the environment and safeguard wild life.
II. Right of workers to participate in management of industries.
III. Right to work
IV. To protect and maintain places of historic interest.

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  1. I and III

  2. II and IV

  3. I, III and IV

  4. I and II

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The 42nd Constitutional  Amendment Act of 1976 added new Directive Principles. Two of them require the State to:
Take steps for securing the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43A).
Protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48A).

From which of the countries, Constitution of India has adopted fundamental duties?

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  1. USA

  2. Canada

  3. Erstwhile USSR

  4. UK

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment  Act of 1976 and one more duty was added by 86th Constitutional Amendment,2002. The original Constitution did not provide for Fundamental Duties. Part IV-A of the Constitution provides for these duties. These duties serve as a reminder to the citizens while enjoying their rights that they have some duties to perform towards the country, society, and fellow citizens. The Concept of Fundamental Duties was taken from the Soviet Constitution(USSR) which is now called Russia.

Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part IV?
I. Equal pay for equal work.
II. Uniform civil code.
III. Small family norm
IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level.

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  1. I, II and III

  2. I and II

  3. II and III

  4. I, II, III and IV

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Directive Principles of State Policy are listed in Part IV of the Constitution, they are fundamental in the governance of the Nation. Equal pay for equal work for men and women(article 39) and securing for all citizens a Uniform Civil Code(article 44) are Directive Principles.

The Supreme Court ruled that any person can adopt a child under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 irrespective of religion he or she follows and even if he personal laws of the particular religion does not permit it. Now, consider the following statements:
(i) The Supreme Court ruled that people are free to adopt children irrespective of their religious background.
(ii) The move paved the way for adoption of child by persons hailing from Muslim community even though it is not allowed under their personal law.
(iii) Law entitles adoption by people belonging to any religion and any person, who does not submit himself to personal law, can adopt a child.
(iv) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act is a small step towards the concept of Uniform Civil Code mentioned in Article 44 of the Constitution of India.
Which of the above given statement/s is/ are correct?

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  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (i) and (ii)

  3. Only (iii) and (iv)

  4. All the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The following can be deduced from the Supreme Court judgements:-

(i) The Supreme Court ruled that people are free to adopt children irrespective of their religious background.
(ii) The move paved the way for adoption of child by persons hailing from Muslim community even though it is not allowed under their personal law.
(iii) Law entitles adoption by people belonging to any religion and any person, who does not submit himself to personal law, can adopt a child.
(iv) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act is a small step towards the concept of Uniform Civil Code mentioned in Article 44 of the Constitution of India.

So all the statements are correct

Which one among the following is a fundamental duty of citizens under the Constitution of India?

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  1. To provide friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries

  2. To protect monuments of national importance

  3. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so

  4. To know more and more about the history of India

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 and one more duty was added in 2002 by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act. These serve as a reminder for the citizens as the duty they owe towards nation, society, and Constitution while enjoying their Rights. It is given in Part IV-A, Article 51A.