UPSC preliminary MCQ'S 2019 Part 21

Consider the following statements about the directive principles of state policy

1. The directive principles of state policy are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.

2. It helps the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law.

3. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the French constitution

which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 2 only

Correct Answer: A

Explanation

The Constitution (Article 37) itself says that these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.

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The Directive Principles, though non-justiciable in nature, help the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law.

The concept of DPSP is borrowed from Irish constitution

The Supreme Court has ruled many a times that in determining the constitutionality of any law, if a court finds that the law in question seeks to give effect to a Directive Principle, it may consider (not “shall consider, “no such completions) such law to be ‘reasonable’ in relation to Article 14 (equality before law) or Article 19 (six freedoms) and thus save such law from unconstitutionality.

Consider the following statement about directive principles of state policy is correct?

a) Constitution has classified the directive principle into socialistic, gandhian and liberalintellectual principles

b) DPSP can be amended by a special majority with consent of the states

c) DPSP require legislation for their implementation

d) Though Directive Principles are non-justiciable in nature, supreme court can invoke its special power under 32 for the enforcement.

Correct Answer: C

The Constitution does not contain any classification of Directive Principles.

DPSP can be amended by a special majority but consent of states not required.

Article 32 is the special power for the enforcement of fundamental rights.

Which of the following is a directive principle of state policy

a) Protect and improve the natural environment, including forest,lakes,rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures

b) Strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rise to a higher levels of endeavour and achievement

c) Develop scientific temper ,humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform

d) Take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries

Correct Answer: D

Your Answer: Unanswered

Explanation

statements a,b,c are fundamental duties

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