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  1. Consider: 1. Nothing in the Constitution promotes equal pay for equal work for men and women. 2. The Constitution does not define “backward classes”. Which is/are correct? (IAS 2006)
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both
    4. Neither
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    Answer: (B) 2 only

    Art 39(d) directs equal pay; backward classes are not defined.

  2. The “Instrument of Instructions” of the 1935 Act found a place in the 1950 Constitution as — (IAS 2010)
    1. Fundamental Rights
    2. Extent of executive power of states
    3. Directive Principles of State Policy
    4. Conduct of business of the Government of India
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    Answer: (C) Directive Principles of State Policy

    Ambedkar compared the directives to those instructions.

  3. Which of these is NOT a Fundamental Duty? (IAS 2011)
    1. To develop the scientific temper
    2. To vote in public elections
    3. To safeguard public property
    4. To abide by the Constitution
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    Answer: (B) To vote in public elections

    Voting is a right, not a listed duty.

  4. Which are Fundamental Duties? 1. Preserve the heritage of composite culture 2. Protect weaker sections from social injustice 3. Develop the scientific temper 4. Strive towards excellence (IAS 2012)
    1. 1 and 2
    2. 2 only
    3. 1, 3 and 4
    4. All four
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    Answer: (C) 1, 3 and 4

    Protecting weaker sections is a directive (Art 46), not a duty.

  5. Which are Gandhian directives? 1. Uniform civil code 2. Village panchayats 3. Cottage industries in rural areas 4. Leisure and cultural opportunities for workers (IAS 2012)
    1. 2 and 3
    2. 1, 2 and 4
    3. 1, 3 and 4
    4. All four
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    Answer: (A) 2 and 3

    UCC is liberal; leisure for workers (Art 43) is socialist.

  6. According to the Constitution, which are “fundamental in the governance of the country”? (IAS 2013)
    1. Fundamental Rights
    2. Fundamental Duties
    3. Both Rights and Duties
    4. Directive Principles of State Policy
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    Answer: (D) Directive Principles of State Policy

    The exact words of Article 37.

  7. Which statements on Fundamental Duties are correct? 1. Enforceable through writs 2. Part of the Constitution since 1950 3. Added on the Swaran Singh Committee’s advice 4. Apply only to citizens
    1. 1, 2 and 3
    2. 1, 2 and 4
    3. 2 and 3
    4. 3 and 4
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    Answer: (D) 3 and 4

    Added in 1976 and non-justiciable.

  8. About the Directive Principles: 1. They spell out socio-economic democracy. 2. No court can enforce them. (IAS 2015)
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both
    4. Neither
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    Answer: (C) Both

    Both follow from Part IV and Art 37.

  9. “To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India” is found in — (IAS 2015)
    1. the Preamble
    2. the Fundamental Duties
    3. the Directive Principles
    4. the Fundamental Rights
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    Answer: (B) the Fundamental Duties

    Art 51A(c).

  10. Promotion of international peace and security is part of — (IAS 2014)
    1. the Preamble
    2. the Fundamental Duties
    3. the Directive Principles
    4. the Ninth Schedule
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    Answer: (C) the Directive Principles

    Art 51.

  1. Under the Constitution, concentration of wealth violates — (IAS 2021)
    1. the Right to Equality
    2. the Directive Principles of State Policy
    3. the Right to Freedom
    4. the concept of welfare
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    Answer: (B) the Directive Principles of State Policy

    Art 39(c).

  2. Which statements on the Directive Principles are correct? 1. Borrowed from Ireland 2. In Part V 3. Give democracy a social and economic base 4. Must be enforced compulsorily 5. All are Gandhian
    1. 1 and 3
    2. 1, 3 and 5
    3. 1, 3, 4 and 5
    4. All five
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    Answer: (A) 1 and 3

    They are in Part IV, non-justiciable and of three kinds.

  3. Why were the directives made non-justiciable?
    1. The State might lack political will
    2. Rights were already justiciable
    3. Carrying them out needs resources the State may not have
    4. The Constitution gives no guidelines
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    Answer: (C) Carrying them out needs resources the State may not have

    Lack of financial resources was the main reason.

  4. Which of these carry out a directive? 1. UN peacekeeping 2. Land reforms 3. Bank nationalisation 4. MGNREGA
    1. 1 only
    2. 3 and 4
    3. 2 and 3
    4. All four
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    Answer: (D) All four

    Arts 51, 39(b)-(c), 39(b)-(c) and 41 respectively.

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