Q1. Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in
(a) Part I of the Constitution
(b) Part II of the Constitution
(c) Part III of the Constitution
(d) Part IV of the Constitution
(UPSC Prelims 1981)
Answer: (d) Part IV of the Constitution
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution. They guide the legislature and executive in framing laws and policies aimed at achieving social and economic justice.
Q2. Which Amendment of the Constitution gave priority to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights ?
(a) 36th Amendment
(b) 38th Amendment
(c) 40th Amendment
(d) 42nd Amendment
(UPSC Prelims 1981)
Answer: (d) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 gave primacy to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights, especially in matters relating to economic and social welfare. It was part of a broader effort to strengthen the role of the state in achieving constitutional goals.
Q3. The concept of welfare state is included in the Constitution of India in
(a) Preamble
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Fourth Schedule
(d) Directive Principles of State Policy
Answer: (d)
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution aim to establish a welfare state by guiding the government to ensure social and economic justice, education, health, and livelihood for all citizens.
Q4. Directive Principles of State Policy are included in which part of the Indian Constitution ?
(a) Part IV
(b) Part III
(c) Part II
(d) Part I
(UPSC Prelims 1982)
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are found in Part IV of the Constitution. They guide the State in formulating policies to ensure economic and social welfare, though they are non-justiciable.