Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

1

If the Directive principles of state policy would have not been enforced by government where can the citizens go?

A) High court B) Supreme court C) National human rights commission D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Directive Principles of State Policy is a positive obligation of State towards its citizens. These are non-justiciable rights contained in Part-IV of constitution. This means that in case of non-enforcement of DPSP, citizens cannot move to courts for its enforcement unlike fundamental rights which are justiciable in nature.

2

Which directive principle has the direct impact of the moral philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi?

A) Equal pay for equal work B) Free Legal Aid and Advice C) Ban on Cow Slaughter D) Conservation of Historical Monuments

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Gandhi believed in the philosophy of non-violence and according to him violence on animals is also a gruesome act of brutal force. Hurting others for the sake of our benefit was against the philosophy of Gandhi. That is why he took initiative to protect and preserve the milch animals and its progeny.

3

In which state of India is there a uniform civil code?

A) Meghalaya B) Kerala C) Haryana D) Goa

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Goa the smallest state in India, was colony of Portuguese. During Portuguese rule in Goa they codified and implemented law of inheritance, property arid marriage for all religious groups. After independence youths in Goa protested against any change in uniform civil law. Uniform civil code in Goa includes no concept of Polygamy, no verbal divorce sharing property with spouse, parents can't disinherit children from the property etc.

4

Who said about "Ram rule through village rule"?

A) Mahatma Gandhi B) Vinobha bhave C) Jayaprakash Narayan D) Jawaharlal Nehru

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Mahatma Gandhi described Ram Raj or Ram rule as a divine raj i.e. Kingdom of God. Ram rule signifies participatory democracy and maximum benefits to the people. Mahtama Gandhi was firm believer of participatory democracy through decentralization of power. According to him it will lead to development of villages bring harmony and promote justice which inturn will develop India into a prosperous country.

5

Which part of the constitution relates with the directive principles of the state policy?

A) Part-III B) Part-IV C) Part-I D) Part-II

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Part-IV Article-36 to 51 of the constitution is related to the Directive Principles of State Policy. According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar these are noble features of constitution and instrument of instructions to the Government. Part-I of constitution is related to Union and its Territory Part-II with Citizenship and Part-III with Fundamental Rights.

6

Ideas of welfare state are contained in-

A) Fundamental Rights B) Directive Principles of State Policy C) Preamble of the constitution D) Part-VIII

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Part-IV of the Indian constitution provides for the Directive Principles of State Policy. They constitute the ideas of welfare state through a comprehensive programme of social and economic order.

7

Which part of the constitution of India ensures the Social and Economic democracy?

A) Provision of emergency B) Centrestate relation C) Directive principles of state policy D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The Directive Principles of State Policy denotes the ideals that State should keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws. These constitute a very comprehensive economic and social programme for a modern welfare democratic state.

8

Which of the following ensures economic justice to Indian citizens?

A) Fundamental rights B) Fundamental duties C) Preamble D) Directive principles of state policy

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Though the Preamble makes an oath for providing Social, Economic and Political justice to all citizens, it is ensured by Directive Principles of State Policy under Part-IV of constitution. Article-38 directs State to secure social order which ensures social, economic and political justice.