Polity PYQs – DPSP and Fundamental Duties

1. Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates (UPSC CSE – 2021 Prelims)

2. Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (UPSC CSE – 2020 Prelims)

1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties

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3. Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of a Welfare State? (UPSC CSE – 2020 Prelims)

4. With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? (UPSC CSE – 2020 Prelims)

1. They shall be enforceable by courts.
2. They shall not be enforceable by any court.
3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the state.

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5. In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by (UPSC CSE – 2020 Prelims)

6. Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
2. They are correlative to legal duties.

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7. Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution? (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

8. Consider the following statements:

With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon

1. legislative function.
2. executive function.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

9. The ideal of “Welfare State” in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its (UPSC CSE – 2015 Prelims)

10. “To uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India” is a provisionmade in the (UPSC CSE – 2015 Prelims)

11. Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy: (UPSC CSE – 2015 Prelims)

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?

12. In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the: (UPSC CSE – 2014 Prelims)

13. ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of Indian Constitution has been provided in (UPSC CSE – 2013 Prelims)

14. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country? (UPSC CSE – 2013 Prelims)

15. 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. Organising 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? (UPSC CSE – 2012 Prelims)

16. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?

1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

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17. Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty? (UPSC CSE – 2011 Prelims)