Q1. Article 39(b) and 39(c) deal with which of the following objectives?
- Livelihood and freedom of speech
- Distribution of resources and prevention of wealth concentration
- Environmental sustainability and women’s empowerment
- Agriculture modernization and education
Correct Option: 2. Distribution of resources and prevention of wealth concentration
Explanation: Article 39(b) promotes equitable distribution of resources, and 39(c) discourages concentration of wealth.
Q2. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that a law implementing DPSPs can override Fundamental Rights under Article 14 and 19 if it is reasonable?
- Kesavananda Bharati case
- Minerva Mills case
- Pathumma v. State of Kerala
- State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat
Correct Option: 3. Pathumma v. State of Kerala
Explanation: The Court ruled that laws aimed at implementing DPSPs could be considered reasonable restrictions under Articles 14 and 19, thus validating them.
Q3. Which of the following DPSPs were added by the 97th Constitutional Amendment?
- Participation of workers in management
- Protection of environment
- Promotion of cooperative societies
- Legal aid to poor
Correct Option: 3. Promotion of cooperative societies
Explanation: Article 43B was added by the 97th Amendment Act (2011) to promote autonomous and democratic functioning of cooperative societies.
Q4. The concept of ‘uniform civil code for the citizens’ is enshrined in which Article, and what is its classification?
- Article 43 – Liberal-Intellectual Principle
- Article 45 – Socialistic Principle
- Article 44 – Gandhian Principle
- Article 44 – Liberal-Intellectual Principle
Correct Option: 4. Article 44 – Liberal-Intellectual Principle
Explanation: Article 44 directs the State to implement a Uniform Civil Code, classified under Liberal-Intellectual principles as it aims at legal uniformity and personal liberty.
Q5. Which of the following Directive Principles directly supports the right to health and adequate standard of living?
- Article 40
- Article 43
- Article 50
- Article 49
Correct Option: 2. Article 43
Explanation: Article 43 directs the State to ensure living wage and decent standard of life, indirectly supporting the right to health and well-being.