Directive Principles Quiz | General Knowledge Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Option A. The directive principles ensure that the State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order in which social, economic and political justice is animated/informed in all institutions of life as per Article 38 (1).

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Option D. The Constitution of India does not provide any classification of Directive Principles of State Policy, they can be classified on the basis of nature and content. Gandhian Principles represent the programmes and schemes launched by Gandhiji during National Movements.

Answer: Option [D]

Directive Principles are not justifiable yet fundamental in governance of the Country. Directive Principles of State Policy are a set of guidelines for the government. These guidelines must be kept in mind while formulating laws and policies for the people. However, it is not mandatory for the states to implement them.

Answer: Option [C]

The architects of Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of Directive Principles from the Constitution of Ireland. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement, particularly the Irish Home Rule Movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of Social Policy.

Answer: Option [A]

The term 'equal pay for equal work' is a directive principle of state policy. Equal pay for equal work is the concept of labour rights that individuals in the same workplace be given equal pay. It is most commonly used in the context of sexual discrimination, in relation to the gender pay gap.