Q: भारतीय संविधान के अंतर्गत धन का केंद्रीकरण किसका द्योतक करता है?
(a)समता का अधिकार
(b)राज्य की नीति के निदेशक तत्व
(c)स्वतंत्रता का अधिकार
(d)कल्याण की अवधारणा
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Directive Principles Of State Policy — UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions
16 questions from UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 on Directive Principles Of State Policy (Indian Polity). Spanning from 2002 to 2021. Practice with show/hide answers and detailed explanations.
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11
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Easy
7
Moderate
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What UPSC Asks About Directive Principles Of State Policy
Based on 16 questions across 11 years, UPSC has consistently tested aspirants' understanding of Directive Principles Of State Policy within the broader Indian Polity syllabus. The questions range from factual recall to application-based analysis.
Recent trends show UPSC moving towards statement-based questions that combine multiple aspects of Directive Principles Of State Policy. Aspirants should focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing isolated facts.
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All Directive Principles Of State Policy Questions
Q: In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
(a)the Preamble of the Constitution
(b)a Directive Principle of State Policy
(c)the Seventh Schedule
(d)the conventional practice
Q: Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State ?
(a)Directive Principles of State Policy
(b)Fundamental Rights
(c)Preamble
(d)Seventh Schedule
Q: भारत के संविधान के भाग IV में अंतर्निहित प्रावधानों के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों में से कौन-सा/सही है/हैं? 1. वे न्यायालयों द्वारा प्रवर्तनीय होंगे। 2. वे किसी भी न्यायालय द्वारा प्रवर्तनीय नहीं होंगे। 3. इस भाग में अभिरक्षित सिद्धांत राज्य के द्वारा कानून बनाने को प्रेरित करेंगे। नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए :
(a)केवल 1
(b)केवल 2
(c)केवल 1 और 3
(d)केवल 2 और 3
Q: संविधान के 42वें संशोधन द्वारा, निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा प्रावधान राज्य की नीति के निदेशक तत्वों (Directive Principles of State Policy) में जोड़ा गया था ?
(a)पुरुष और स्त्री दोनों के लिए समान कार्य का समान वेतन
(b)उद्योगों के प्रबन्धन में कामगारों की सहभागिता का अधिकार
(c)काम, शिक्षा और सार्वजनिक सहायता पाने का अधिकार
(d)श्रमिकों के लिए विश्राम-गृह तथा कार्य की मानवीय दशाएँ सुनिश्चित करना
Q: Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy: 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Q: The ideal of ‘Welfare State’ in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its
(a)Preamble
(b)Directive Principles of State Policy
(c)Fundamental Rights
(d)Seventh Schedule
Q: In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
(a)Preamble to the Constitution
(b)Directive Principles of State Policy
(c)Fundamental Duties
(d)Ninth Schedule
Q: According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
(a)Fundamental Rights
(b)Fundamental Duties
(c)Directive Principles of State Policy
(d)Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Q: Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India : 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
(a)1, 2 and 4 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Q: With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following: 1. Fundamental Rights 2. Fundamental Duties 3. Directive Principles of State Policy Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?
(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
Q: The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as
(a)Fundamental Rights
(b)Directive Principles of State Policy
(c)Extent of executive power of State
(d)Conduct of business of the Government of India
Q: 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 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Q: Consider the following statements: 1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women. 2. The Constitution of India does not define backward classes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Q: The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:
(a)political democracy
(b)social democracy
(c)Gandhian democracy
(d)social and economic democracy
Q: Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?
(a)51
(b)48 A
(c)43 A
(d)41
Frequently Asked Questions
How many UPSC Prelims questions have been asked from Directive Principles Of State Policy?▼
UPSC has asked 16 questions on Directive Principles Of State Policy in GS Paper 1 Prelims between 2002 and 2021. This sub-topic falls under Indian Polity.
In which years has UPSC asked about Directive Principles Of State Policy?▼
Questions on Directive Principles Of State Policy have appeared in UPSC Prelims in the following years: 2021, 2020, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002. The topic has appeared in 11 out of 31 years.
What is the difficulty level of Directive Principles Of State Policy questions in UPSC Prelims?▼
Among 16 questions on Directive Principles Of State Policy: 9 are easy, 7 are moderate, and 0 are difficult. Most questions test conceptual understanding of the topic.