Exercise : Polity - General Questions
✔ Polity -
General Questions
21.
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
DPSPs are listed in Part IV of the Constitution (Articles 36-51).
They are non-justiciable in nature, meaning they are not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation (Article 37).
However, the Constitution itself declares that these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country.
They are non-justiciable in nature, meaning they are not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation (Article 37).
However, the Constitution itself declares that these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country.
22.
Which Article directs the State to organize Village Panchayats?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 40 of the Constitution requires the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority.
This article reflects the Gandhian principle of self-governance.
This directive was given practical shape by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
This article reflects the Gandhian principle of self-governance.
This directive was given practical shape by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
23.
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is mentioned in which Article?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy states that 'The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India'.
A UCC would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance.
Currently, Goa is the only Indian state that has a version of a UCC.
A UCC would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance.
Currently, Goa is the only Indian state that has a version of a UCC.
24.
Separation of Judiciary from the Executive is mentioned in:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 50 of the Directive Principles of State Policy directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
This is essential to ensure the independence of the judiciary and prevent executive interference in legal matters.
It is one of the liberal-intellectual principles of the DPSP.
This is essential to ensure the independence of the judiciary and prevent executive interference in legal matters.
It is one of the liberal-intellectual principles of the DPSP.
25.
Fundamental Duties were added on the recommendation of which committee?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Fundamental Duties were not part of the original Constitution.
They were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
The committee suggested that citizens should have duties along with rights to promote discipline and commitment.
They were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
The committee suggested that citizens should have duties along with rights to promote discipline and commitment.
26.
How many Fundamental Duties are currently listed in the Constitution?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Originally, 10 Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976.
The 11th Fundamental Duty (providing opportunities for education to children aged 6-14) was added by the 86th Amendment Act in 2002.
These duties are listed in Article 51A of Part IV-A.
The 11th Fundamental Duty (providing opportunities for education to children aged 6-14) was added by the 86th Amendment Act in 2002.
These duties are listed in Article 51A of Part IV-A.
27.
DPSP were borrowed from the Constitution of:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) were borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland.
The Irish Constitution had, in turn, borrowed them from the Spanish Constitution.
They are intended to serve as a guide for the state to establish social and economic democracy.
The Irish Constitution had, in turn, borrowed them from the Spanish Constitution.
They are intended to serve as a guide for the state to establish social and economic democracy.
28.
Promotion of International Peace and Security is mentioned in:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 51 of the Constitution directs the State to promote international peace and security, maintain just and honourable relations between nations, and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
This article forms the basis of India's foreign policy.
It is the last article in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
This article forms the basis of India's foreign policy.
It is the last article in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
29.
Which Article deals with 'Protection of Monuments and Places of National Importance'?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 49 mandates that it shall be the obligation of the State to protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest which is declared by Parliament to be of national importance.
This protection includes preventing spoilation, disfigurement, destruction, removal, disposal, or export of such items.
It is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
This protection includes preventing spoilation, disfigurement, destruction, removal, disposal, or export of such items.
It is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
30.
Fundamental Duties apply to:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Fundamental Duties are unique in that they are confined only to the citizens of India.
Unlike some Fundamental Rights (like Article 14 or 21) which extend to foreigners, Fundamental Duties do not apply to aliens.
They serve as a reminder to citizens that while enjoying rights, they must also be conscious of their duties to the country.
Unlike some Fundamental Rights (like Article 14 or 21) which extend to foreigners, Fundamental Duties do not apply to aliens.
They serve as a reminder to citizens that while enjoying rights, they must also be conscious of their duties to the country.