Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on the topic “Directive Principles of State Policy: Relevance and Implementation” suitable for the Civil Services Examination.

1. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy?
   A) Part II
   B) Part III
   C) Part IV
   D) Part V
   Answer: C) Part IV
2. The Directive Principles of State Policy were inspired by the Constitution of which country?
   A) United States
   B) Canada
   C) Ireland
   D) Australia
   Answer: C) Ireland
3. Which article of the Indian Constitution specifically mentions the aim of establishing a just social order?
   A) Article 38
   B) Article 39
   C) Article 40
   D) Article 41
   Answer: A) Article 38
4. Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principle of State Policy?
   A) Right to work
   B) Right to education
   C) Right to free legal aid
   D) Right to equality
   Answer: D) Right to equality
5. Which Article directs the State to promote the educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
   A) Article 46
   B) Article 47
   C) Article 45
   D) Article 48
   Answer: A) Article 46
6. What is the status of Directive Principles of State Policy in terms of enforceability in courts?
   A) Justiciable
   B) Non-justiciable
   C) Semi-justiciable
   D) Enforceable through writs
   Answer: B) Non-justiciable
7. Which of the following Articles mandates the State to provide free and compulsory education to children?
   A) Article 21
   B) Article 45
   C) Article 30
   D) Article 39
   Answer: B) Article 45
8. The Directive Principles of State Policy were added to the Constitution by which amendment?
   A) 42nd Amendment
   B) 44th Amendment
   C) 61st Amendment
   D) 73rd Amendment
   Answer: A) 42nd Amendment
9. Which of the following Articles encourages the State to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries?
   A) Article 39
   B) Article 43A
   C) Article 44
   D) Article 45
   Answer: B) Article 43A
10. Which directive principle aims to promote international peace and security?
    A) Article 51
    B) Article 50
    C) Article 48
    D) Article 49
    Answer: A) Article 51
11. The principle of ‘Equal pay for equal work’ is enshrined in which Article?
    A) Article 39
    B) Article 41
    C) Article 42
    D) Article 43
    Answer: C) Article 42
12. Which of the following is considered a fundamental duty as well as a directive principle?
    A) To promote harmony
    B) To safeguard public property
    C) To uphold the Constitution
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above
13. The State is directed to organize village panchayats under which Article?
    A) Article 40
    B) Article 41
    C) Article 42
    D) Article 43
    Answer: A) Article 40
14. Which Directive Principle aims to prevent the concentration of wealth and means of production?
    A) Article 39
    B) Article 44
    C) Article 47
    D) Article 48
    Answer: A) Article 39
15. The right to work, to education, and to public assistance in certain cases is provided under which Article?
    A) Article 41
    B) Article 39
    C) Article 45
    D) Article 47
    Answer: A) Article 41
16. The Directive Principles are intended to be implemented by which authority?
    A) The Executive
    B) The Judiciary
    C) The Legislature
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above
17. Which article mandates the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people?
    A) Article 43
    B) Article 44
    C) Article 47
    D) Article 45
    Answer: C) Article 47
18. What is the purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
    A) To provide individual rights
    B) To guide the State in policy-making
    C) To restrict the powers of the State
    D) To establish a theocratic government
    Answer: B) To guide the State in policy-making
19. Which Article directs the State to provide for the right to work, education, and public assistance?
    A) Article 39
    B) Article 41
    C) Article 45
    D) Article 47
    Answer: B) Article 41
20. Which of the following does NOT fall under the ambit of Directive Principles of State Policy?
    A) Abolition of untouchability
    B) Promotion of educational and economic interests
    C) Freedom of speech and expression
    D) Equal pay for equal work
    Answer: C) Freedom of speech and expression
21. Which Directive Principle focuses on the welfare of the workers?
    A) Article 42
    B) Article 43
    C) Article 44
    D) Both A and B
    Answer: D) Both A and B
22. Which article directs the State to provide opportunities for healthy development of children?
    A) Article 39
    B) Article 45
    C) Article 47
    D) Article 50
    Answer: B) Article 45
23. Which Directive Principle is concerned with the organization of a cooperative society?
    A) Article 43
    B) Article 40
    C) Article 41
    D) Article 42
    Answer: A) Article 43
24. The concept of a welfare state is reflected in which part of the Constitution?
    A) Fundamental Rights
    B) Directive Principles of State Policy
    C) Fundamental Duties
    D) None of the above
    Answer: B) Directive Principles of State Policy
25. Which Article emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony and the spirit of brotherhood?
    A) Article 51
    B) Article 50
    C) Article 49
    D) Article 48
    Answer: A) Article 51
26. Which of the following is a fundamental duty of Indian citizens?
    A) To respect the national flag
    B) To pay taxes
    C) To vote
    D) To serve in the armed forces
    Answer: A) To respect the national flag
27. The implementation of the Directive Principles is primarily the responsibility of which level of government?
    A) Central Government
    B) State Governments
    C) Local Governments
    D) All of the above
    Answer: B) State Governments
28. Which Article pertains to the protection of the interests of minorities?
    A) Article 29
    B) Article 30
    C) Article 46
    D) Both A and B
    Answer: D) Both A and B
29. The directive principles aim to establish which of the following?
    A) A theocratic state
    B) A socialist state
    C) A welfare state
    D) A capitalist state
    Answer: C) A welfare state
30. Which Article empowers the State to promote the educational and economic interests of weaker sections?
    A) Article 46
    B) Article 45
    C) Article 39
    D) Article 42
    Answer: A) Article 46

These MCQs cover a range of aspects related to the Directive Principles of State Policy, including their significance, articles, and implementation challenges.