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Prelims 2021

1 question
Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyEasy (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
Tags:
DPSP and wealth concentration · Directive Principles of State Policy
Related topics:
Inclusive Growth and Inequality

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2021 · Q91

Prelims 2021, question 91: Directive Principles of State Policy

Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates

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Prelims 2020

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
Tags:
separation of judiciary and executive · Directive Principles of State Policy
Related topics:
Judicial Appointments, Removal and Independence

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2020 · Q5

Prelims 2020, question 5: Directive Principles of State Policy

In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyEasy (editorial estimate)
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welfare state and DPSP · Directive Principles of State Policy

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2020 · Q12

Prelims 2020, question 12: Directive Principles of State Policy

Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Concept understanding
Tags:
Part IV enforceability · Directive Principles of State Policy

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2020 · Q18

Prelims 2020, question 18: Directive Principles of State Policy

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They shall be enforceable by courts. 2. They shall not be enforceable by any court. 3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Prelims 2017

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Directive Principles of State Policy · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles
Related topics:
Constitutional Amendment Procedure

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2017 · Q7

Prelims 2017, question 7: Directive Principles of State Policy

Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Concept understanding
Tags:
Directive Principles of State Policy · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles
Related topics:
Rights, DPSP and Duties - Balance and Application

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2017 · Q17

Prelims 2017, question 17: Directive Principles of State Policy

Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislative function. 2. executive function. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Prelims 2015

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyEasy
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Statement based
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Concept understanding
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Directive Principles of State Policy
2015 · Q7

Prelims 2015, question 7: Directive Principles of State Policy

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy : 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyEasy
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Directive Principles of State Policy
2015 · Q89

Prelims 2015, question 89: Directive Principles of State Policy

The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

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Prelims 2014

1 question
Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyEasy
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Single choice
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Fact recall
Tags:
Directive Principles of State Policy
Related topics:
Indian Foreign Policy Principles and Strategic Autonomy
2014 · Q55

Prelims 2014, question 55: Directive Principles of State Policy

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

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Prelims 2013

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyEasy
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Fact recall
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Directive Principles of State Policy
2013 · Q38

Prelims 2013, question 38: Directive Principles of State Policy

According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

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Prelims 2012

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyMedium
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Statement based
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Fact recall
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Directive Principles of State Policy
2012 · Q6

Prelims 2012, question 6: Directive Principles of State Policy

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India : 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

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