Q1. With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy, consider the following statements:

1. Every Directive Principle is enforceable through a writ petition if Parliament enacts an enabling law.
2. The Constitution permits the State to implement one Directive Principle at the cost of
3. The Directive Principles are fundamental in the governance of the

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Which of the following Articles are correctly matched with their respective Directive Principles?

1. Article 3UA – Equal justice and free legal aid
2. Article 43B – Promotion of cooperative societies
3. Article 48A – Protection and improvement of environment
4. Article 45 – Uniform Civil Code

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Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the classification of Directive Principles:

1. Gandhian principles include promotion of cottage
2. Liberal-intellectual principles include separation of judiciary from
3. Socialist principles include equal pay for equal

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4. Which one of the following Directive Principles was inserted by the U7th Constitutional Amendment?

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. The Directive Principles were borrowed entirely from the Constitution of
2. The Constitution requires the State to strive to minimise inequalities in income and
3. The term “State” in Part IV has the same meaning as in Part

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6. With reference to constitutional amendments affecting DPSPs, consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Q7. Consider the following statements:

1. Article 31C originally protected laws implementing only Articles 3U(b) and 3U(c).
2. The 42nd Amendment expanded Article 31C to cover all Directive
3. The Supreme Court has upheld this expansion in its

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q8. Which of the following Directive Principles directly promote international peace and security?

1. Foster respect for international
2. Encourage settlement of disputes by
3. Promote just and honourable relations among

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Q9. Consider the following statements regarding the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles:

1. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles are complementary and
2. In case of irreconcilable conflict, Directive Principles always prevail over Fundamental
3. The Constitution seeks harmony rather than absolute supremacy of either Part III or Part

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q10. Which of the following Directive Principles are not based on Gandhian

philosophy?

1. Organisation of village
2. Prohibition of intoxicating
3. Uniform Civil
4. Separation of judiciary from
5. Promotion of cottage

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