UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 13 October 2025
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) reflects Gandhian ideology? To organize village panchayats and endow them with powers of self-government. To secure for all workers a living wage and a decent standard of life. To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health. To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Solution: B The Directive Principles of State Policy are classified into Socialistic, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual principles. To organize village panchayats and endow them with powers of self-government (Article 40) is a core Gandhian principle, reflecting his vision of ‘Gram Swaraj’. To secure for all workers a living wage and a decent standard of life (Article 43) is primarily a Socialistic principle, aimed at ensuring economic justice for the working class. To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health (Article 47) is a distinct Gandhian principle, rooted in his emphasis on social reform and moral well-being. To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas (Article 43) also aligns with Gandhian economic thought, which emphasized decentralized production and rural self-sufficiency. Incorrect Solution: B The Directive Principles of State Policy are classified into Socialistic, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual principles. To organize village panchayats and endow them with powers of self-government (Article 40) is a core Gandhian principle, reflecting his vision of ‘Gram Swaraj’. To secure for all workers a living wage and a decent standard of life (Article 43) is primarily a Socialistic principle, aimed at ensuring economic justice for the working class. To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health (Article 47) is a distinct Gandhian principle, rooted in his emphasis on social reform and moral well-being. To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas (Article 43) also aligns with Gandhian economic thought, which emphasized decentralized production and rural self-sufficiency.
#### 1. Question
Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) reflects Gandhian ideology?
• To organize village panchayats and endow them with powers of self-government.
• To secure for all workers a living wage and a decent standard of life.
• To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health.
• To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
• (a) 1 and 3 only
• (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
• (c) 2 and 4 only
• (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution: B
The Directive Principles of State Policy are classified into Socialistic, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual principles.
• To organize village panchayats and endow them with powers of self-government (Article 40) is a core Gandhian principle, reflecting his vision of ‘Gram Swaraj’.
• To secure for all workers a living wage and a decent standard of life (Article 43) is primarily a Socialistic principle, aimed at ensuring economic justice for the working class.
• To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health (Article 47) is a distinct Gandhian principle, rooted in his emphasis on social reform and moral well-being.
• To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas (Article 43) also aligns with Gandhian economic thought, which emphasized decentralized production and rural self-sufficiency.
Solution: B
The Directive Principles of State Policy are classified into Socialistic, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual principles.
• To organize village panchayats and endow them with powers of self-government (Article 40) is a core Gandhian principle, reflecting his vision of ‘Gram Swaraj’.
• To secure for all workers a living wage and a decent standard of life (Article 43) is primarily a Socialistic principle, aimed at ensuring economic justice for the working class.
• To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health (Article 47) is a distinct Gandhian principle, rooted in his emphasis on social reform and moral well-being.
• To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas (Article 43) also aligns with Gandhian economic thought, which emphasized decentralized production and rural self-sufficiency.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of these can be found both in Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties? Conservation of the Environment Upholding the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom Promoting harmony and the spirit of fraternity How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: A Only statement 1 is correct. Of the following Fundamental Duties, only environmental conservation and child education can be found in the DPSP. According to Article 51 A, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India: to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; to cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom; to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women; to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture; to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures; to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; to safeguard public property and to abjure violence; to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement; and to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 Incorrect Solution: A Only statement 1 is correct. Of the following Fundamental Duties, only environmental conservation and child education can be found in the DPSP. According to Article 51 A, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India: to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; to cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom; to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women; to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture; to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures; to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; to safeguard public property and to abjure violence; to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement; and to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002
#### 2. Question
Which of these can be found both in Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties?
• Conservation of the Environment
• Upholding the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom
• Promoting harmony and the spirit of fraternity
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: A
Only statement 1 is correct.
Of the following Fundamental Duties, only environmental conservation and child education can be found in the DPSP.
According to Article 51 A, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
• to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
• to cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom;
• to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
• to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
• to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
• to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture;
• to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures;
• to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
• to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
• to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement; and
• to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002
Solution: A
Only statement 1 is correct.
Of the following Fundamental Duties, only environmental conservation and child education can be found in the DPSP.
According to Article 51 A, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
• to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
• to cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom;
• to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
• to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
• to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
• to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture;
• to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures;
• to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
• to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
• to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement; and
• to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Constitution. All Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the Constitution 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. They are not enforceable by law, but a court may take them into account while adjudicating on a matter. The concept of Fundamental Duties is taken from the Constitution of Russia. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 1 is incorrect. The Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the Constitution 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Today, there are 11 Fundamental Duties described under Article 51-A, of which 10 were introduced by the 42nd Amendment and the 11th was added by the 86th Amendment in 2002. These are statutory duties, not enforceable by law, but a court may take them into account while adjudicating on a matter. The idea behind their incorporation was to emphasise the obligation of the citizen in exchange for the Fundamental Rights that he or she enjoys. The concept of Fundamental Duties is taken from the Constitution of Russia. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is incorrect. The Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the Constitution 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Today, there are 11 Fundamental Duties described under Article 51-A, of which 10 were introduced by the 42nd Amendment and the 11th was added by the 86th Amendment in 2002. These are statutory duties, not enforceable by law, but a court may take them into account while adjudicating on a matter. The idea behind their incorporation was to emphasise the obligation of the citizen in exchange for the Fundamental Rights that he or she enjoys. The concept of Fundamental Duties is taken from the Constitution of Russia.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Constitution.
• All Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the Constitution 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
• They are not enforceable by law, but a court may take them into account while adjudicating on a matter.
• The concept of Fundamental Duties is taken from the Constitution of Russia.
How many of the above statements are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: B
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the Constitution 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Today, there are 11 Fundamental Duties described under Article 51-A, of which 10 were introduced by the 42nd Amendment and the 11th was added by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
These are statutory duties, not enforceable by law, but a court may take them into account while adjudicating on a matter. The idea behind their incorporation was to emphasise the obligation of the citizen in exchange for the Fundamental Rights that he or she enjoys. The concept of Fundamental Duties is taken from the Constitution of Russia.
Solution: B
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the Constitution 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Today, there are 11 Fundamental Duties described under Article 51-A, of which 10 were introduced by the 42nd Amendment and the 11th was added by the 86th Amendment in 2002.
These are statutory duties, not enforceable by law, but a court may take them into account while adjudicating on a matter. The idea behind their incorporation was to emphasise the obligation of the citizen in exchange for the Fundamental Rights that he or she enjoys. The concept of Fundamental Duties is taken from the Constitution of Russia.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. Access to justice for the weaker sections of the society is a constitutional mandate to ensure fair treatment under Indian legal system. Equal justice and free legal aid is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) under the Indian Constitution. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, was enacted by Parliament to organise Lok Adalats outside the formal adjudicatory system, to address the problems of crowded cases. How many of the above statements are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: D Access to justice for the poor is a constitutional mandate to ensure fair treatment under our legal system. Hence, Lok Adalats (literally, ‘People’s Court’) were established to make justice accessible and affordable to all. It was a forum to address the problems of crowded case dockets outside the formal adjudicatory system. The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976, inserted Article 39A to ensure “equal justice and free legal aid”. To this end, the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, was enacted by Parliament and it came into force in 1995 “to provide free and competent legal services to weaker sections of the society” and to “organise Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity”. Incorrect Solution: D Access to justice for the poor is a constitutional mandate to ensure fair treatment under our legal system. Hence, Lok Adalats (literally, ‘People’s Court’) were established to make justice accessible and affordable to all. It was a forum to address the problems of crowded case dockets outside the formal adjudicatory system. The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976, inserted Article 39A to ensure “equal justice and free legal aid”. To this end, the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, was enacted by Parliament and it came into force in 1995 “to provide free and competent legal services to weaker sections of the society” and to “organise Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity”.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Access to justice for the weaker sections of the society is a constitutional mandate to ensure fair treatment under Indian legal system.
• Equal justice and free legal aid is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) under the Indian Constitution.
• Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, was enacted by Parliament to organise Lok Adalats outside the formal adjudicatory system, to address the problems of crowded cases.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: D
Access to justice for the poor is a constitutional mandate to ensure fair treatment under our legal system. Hence, Lok Adalats (literally, ‘People’s Court’) were established to make justice accessible and affordable to all. It was a forum to address the problems of crowded case dockets outside the formal adjudicatory system.
The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976, inserted Article 39A to ensure “equal justice and free legal aid”. To this end, the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, was enacted by Parliament and it came into force in 1995 “to provide free and competent legal services to weaker sections of the society” and to “organise Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity”.
Solution: D
Access to justice for the poor is a constitutional mandate to ensure fair treatment under our legal system. Hence, Lok Adalats (literally, ‘People’s Court’) were established to make justice accessible and affordable to all. It was a forum to address the problems of crowded case dockets outside the formal adjudicatory system.
The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976, inserted Article 39A to ensure “equal justice and free legal aid”. To this end, the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, was enacted by Parliament and it came into force in 1995 “to provide free and competent legal services to weaker sections of the society” and to “organise Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity”.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)states that the State shall make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity. The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution. Indian Sign Language (ISL) is recognised as an official language. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development. The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution. The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development. The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution. The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements.
• The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)states that the State shall make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity.
• The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution.
• Indian Sign Language (ISL) is recognised as an official language.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: B
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development.
The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution.
The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language.
Solution: B
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that State shall make effective provision for securing right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, within the limits of its economic capacity and development.
The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution.
The Social Justice Ministry set up the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Research and Training Centre in 2015 officially, but ISL is still not recognised as an official language.
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