Test: Directive Principles of State Policy - UPSC MCQ

Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Indian Constitution.

Directive Principles of State Policy are based on the principles of socialism and represent the ideals to be achieved by the State for the welfare of its citizens.

Directive Principles are non-justiciable, which means they are not enforceable by the courts. However, they are fundamental in the governance of the country.

The concept of a welfare state in the Indian Constitution is inspired by the Directive Principles of State Policy of Ireland.

Article 40 of the Directive Principles deals with the organization of village panchayats to promote local self-government.

The State shall provide free and compulsory education to children up to the age of 14 years as per Article 45 of the Directive Principles.

Article 39(d) under Directive Principles promotes equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

Directive Principles aim to promote the welfare of all citizens, including religious minorities, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women and children.

Article 47 of the Directive Principles emphasizes the duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health.

Article 48A of the Directive Principles pertains to protecting and improving the environment and safeguarding forests and wildlife.

Article 50 of the Directive Principles emphasizes the separation of the judiciary from the executive.

Article 51 of the Directive Principles states that it shall be the duty of the State to promote international peace and security.

• Right to Education was originally part of the Directive Principles of State Policy under Article 45 of the Indian Constitution, which directed the State to provide free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 14 years.
• After the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act (2002), a portion of this principle was elevated to the status of a Fundamental Right under Article 21A, but it still retains relevance in its original Directive Principle context for broader educational goals.

Therefore,Right Answer- Option C

Article 48 of the Directive Principles promotes the organization of agriculture and animal husbandry.

Article 43 of the Directive Principles emphasizes the promotion of cottage industries.

Article 39 of the Directive Principles aims to reduce the concentration of wealth and means of production for the common good.

Article 49 of the Directive Principles promotes the protection of monuments, places, and objects of artistic or historic interest.

The Directive Principles emphasize that the State shall strive to promote the welfare of economically weaker sections of the society.

Article 51 of the Directive Principles deals with the promotion of international peace and security.

Article 39(F) of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India aims to protect children from exploitation and moral and material abandonment.