UPSC Prelims
Indian Polity

Classification Of The Directive Principles

Low Priority
Consistency: 40%
Weightage: 6 / 15 Yrs

High-Yield Trend

1
2021
2
2020
1
2017
2
2015
1
2014
1
2012

Questions
8 MCQs

01
PYQ 2012
prelims
medium
indian-polity ID: upsc-201
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?
1
1, 2 and 4 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1, 3 and 4 only
4
1, 2, 3 and 4
02
PYQ 2014
prelims
easy
indian-polity ID: upsc-201
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
1
The preamble to the Constitution
2
Directive Principles of State Policy DPSP
3
Fundamental Duties
4
Ninth Schedule
03
PYQ 2015
prelims
easy
indian-polity ID: upsc-201
Consider the following Statements regarding the DPSP/ 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 below are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 only
3
Both 1 & 2
4
Neither 1 nor 2
04
PYQ 2015
prelims
easy
indian-polity ID: upsc-201
The ideal of β€œWelfare State” in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its
1
Preamble
2
Directive Principles of State Policy
3
Fundamental Rights
4
Seventh Schedule
05
PYQ 2017
prelims
medium
indian-polity ID: upsc-201
Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?
1
Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
2
Participation of workers in management of industries
3
Right to work, education and public assistance
4
Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers
06
PYQ 2020
prelims
easy
indian-polity ID: upsc-202
Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?
1
Directive Principles of State Policy
2
Fundamental Rights
3
Preamble
4
Seventh Schedule
07
PYQ 2020
prelims
medium
indian-polity ID: upsc-202
One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is
1
the final goal of a stateless society
2
class struggle
3
abolition of private property
4
economic determinism
08
PYQ 2021
prelims
easy
indian-polity ID: upsc-202
Under the Indian Constitution, the concentration of wealth violates:
1
The Right to Equality
2
The Directive Principles of State Policy
3
The Right to Freedom
4
The Concept of Welfare