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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are like the instrument of instructions, which were issued to the Governor-General and to the Governors of the colonies of India by the British Government under the Government of India Act of 1935?
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The Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935.
- In the words of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, ‘the Directive Principles are like the instrument of instructions, which were issued to the Governor-General and to the Governors of the colonies of India by the British Government under the Government of India Act of 1935.
- What is called Directive Principles is merely another name for the instrument of instructions.
- The only difference is that they are instructions to the legislature and the executive’.
Source: Laxmikanth.
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The Directive Principles resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935.
- In the words of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, ‘the Directive Principles are like the instrument of instructions, which were issued to the Governor-General and to the Governors of the colonies of India by the British Government under the Government of India Act of 1935.
- What is called Directive Principles is merely another name for the instrument of instructions.
- The only difference is that they are instructions to the legislature and the executive’.
Source: Laxmikanth.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following provisions of Indian Constitution embody the concept of a welfare state?
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The Directive Principles constitute a very comprehensive economic, social and political programme for a modern democratic State.
- They aim at realizing the high ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution.
- They embody the concept of a ‘welfare state’ and not that of a ‘police state’, which existed during the colonial era.
- In brief, they seek to establish economic and social democracy in the country.
Source: Laxmikanth.
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The Directive Principles constitute a very comprehensive economic, social and political programme for a modern democratic State.
- They aim at realizing the high ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution.
- They embody the concept of a ‘welfare state’ and not that of a ‘police state’, which existed during the colonial era.
- In brief, they seek to establish economic and social democracy in the country.
Source: Laxmikanth.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Article of Indian Constitution says that directive principles are fundamental in the governance of the country?
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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.
Source: Laxmikanth.
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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.
Source: Laxmikanth.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 points“To organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government” – is described in which of the following Article?
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To organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government (Article 40).
Source: Laxmikanth.
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To organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government (Article 40).
Source: Laxmikanth.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following provisions are covered under Article 39 of Directive Principles of State policy?
- The equitable distribution of material resources of the community for the common good.
- Opportunities for healthy development of children.
- To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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To secure
- the right to adequate means of livelihood for all citizens;
- the equitable distribution of material resources of the community for the common good;
- prevention of concentration of wealth and means of production;
- equal pay for equal work for men and women;
- preservation of the health and strength of workers and children against forcible abuse; and
- Opportunities for healthy development of children (Article 39).
NOTE: To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
Source: Laxmikanth.
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To secure
- the right to adequate means of livelihood for all citizens;
- the equitable distribution of material resources of the community for the common good;
- prevention of concentration of wealth and means of production;
- equal pay for equal work for men and women;
- preservation of the health and strength of workers and children against forcible abuse; and
- Opportunities for healthy development of children (Article 39).
NOTE: To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
Source: Laxmikanth.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich amendment act was added the directive principle of cooperative societies?
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The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle relating to cooperative societies.
It requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies (Article 43B).
Source: Laxmikanth.
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The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle relating to cooperative societies.
It requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies (Article 43B).
Source: Laxmikanth.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following directive principles is/are added under 42nd constitutional Amendment Act, 1976?
- To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
- To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
- To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. They require the State:
- To secure opportunities for healthy development of children (Article 39).
- To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A).
- To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
- To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life (Article 48 A).
Source: Laxmikanth.
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The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. They require the State:
- To secure opportunities for healthy development of children (Article 39).
- To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A).
- To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
- To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life (Article 48 A).
Source: Laxmikanth.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following committee fundamental duties in Indian constitution set up by the government to make recommendations about fundamental duties?
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In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties, the need and necessity of which was felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975–1977).
The committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the Constitution.
Source: Laxmikanth.
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In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties, the need and necessity of which was felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975–1977).
The committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the Constitution.
Source: Laxmikanth.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points“Article 51A” of Indian Constitution is associated with?
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The Congress Government at Centre accepted these recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976.
- This amendment added a new part, namely, Part IVA to the Constitution.
- This new part consists of only one Article, that is, Article 51A which for the first time specified a code of ten fundamental duties of the citizens.
Source: Laxmikanth.
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The Congress Government at Centre accepted these recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976.
- This amendment added a new part, namely, Part IVA to the Constitution.
- This new part consists of only one Article, that is, Article 51A which for the first time specified a code of ten fundamental duties of the citizens.
Source: Laxmikanth.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsArrange the following acts in chronological order?
- The Minimum Wages Act
- The Payment of Wages Act
- The Payment of Bonus Act
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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The Minimum Wages Act (1948), the Payment of Wages Act (1936), the Payment of Bonus Act (1965), the Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act (1970), the Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act (1986), the Bonded Labour System Abolition Act (1976), the Trade Unions Act (1926), the Factories Act (1948), the Mines Act (1952), the Industrial Disputes Act (1947), the Workmen’s Compensation Act (1923) and soon have been enacted to protect the interests of the labour sections. In 2006, the government banned the child labour.
In 2016, the Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act (1986) was renamed as the Child and Adolescent Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act, 1986.
Source: Laxmikanth.
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The Minimum Wages Act (1948), the Payment of Wages Act (1936), the Payment of Bonus Act (1965), the Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act (1970), the Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act (1986), the Bonded Labour System Abolition Act (1976), the Trade Unions Act (1926), the Factories Act (1948), the Mines Act (1952), the Industrial Disputes Act (1947), the Workmen’s Compensation Act (1923) and soon have been enacted to protect the interests of the labour sections. In 2006, the government banned the child labour.
In 2016, the Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act (1986) was renamed as the Child and Adolescent Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act, 1986.
Source: Laxmikanth.
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