Daily Quiz-255

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs)

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1. Which Directive Principle aims at securing a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India?

A) Article 43

B) Article 44

C) Article 45

D) Article 46

2. Which Article deals with the duty of the State to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order?

A) Article 38

B) Article 39

C) Article 41

D) Article 43

3. Which Article directs the State to provide free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years of age?

A) Article 41

B) Article 45

C) Article 46

D) Article 47

4. The Directive Principle related to “the organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines” is mentioned in:

A) Article 47

B) Article 48

C) Article 49

D) Article 50

5. Which Article separates the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State?

A) Article 49

B) Article 50

C) Article 51

D) Article 39A

Answers Quiz 254 (October 18)

1. D) They are not enforceable by any court

Explanation: As per Article 37, DPSPs are fundamental in governance but not enforceable by any court.

2. C) Part IV

Explanation: Articles 36 to 51 constitute Part IV of the Constitution, dealing with DPSPs.

3. C) Ireland

Explanation: The idea of DPSPs was taken from the Irish Constitution (Article 45).

4. B) Organisation of village panchayats

Explanation: Gandhian principles in DPSPs (Articles 40–48) reflect ideals of rural self-governance and village economy.

5. B) Article 39(d)

Explanation: Article 39(d) directs the State to ensure equal pay for equal work for both men and women.