UPSC Prelims Marathon 19 June – Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties – 2025

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution:
1.The directive to promote international peace and encourage arbitration of disputes is a Socialistic principle.
2.Equal pay for equal work and prevention of wealth concentration are part of the Socialistic principles.
3.The directive to organise village panchayats as units of self-government reflects Gandhian philosophy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles outside Part IV of the Constitution:
1.The Constitution directs the Union to promote Hindi so that it can reflect the composite culture of India.
2.The claims of SCs and STs in appointments to services must be given absolute priority, even if it affects administrative efficiency.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Swaran Singh Committee (1976) and Fundamental Duties:
1.The Swaran Singh Committee recommended eight Fundamental Duties, but the Constitution was amended to include ten.
2.The Committee’s recommendation to make the Fundamental Duties legally enforceable through penalties was accepted and enacted.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties under Article 51A of the Indian Constitution:
1.The duty to provide education to children aged 6 to 14 years was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
2.Respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is included in the Fundamental Rights under Article 21.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding judicial interpretation regarding Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy:
1.In the Minerva Mills case, the Supreme Court ruled that giving absolute precedence to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights would violate the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
2.In the Golaknath case, the Court reaffirmed its earlier decision in Shankari Prasad and upheld the Parliament’s power to amend Fundamental Rights for implementing Directive Principles.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A of the Indian Constitution?