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Question 1

Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in

Accepted Answer

Part IV of the Indian Constitution. The Directive Principles of state Policy (DPSP) are contained in Part IV of the Indian constitution. The DPSP are covered from Article 36 to Article 51 in the constitution. The provisions contained in this Directive Principles can-not be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making news.

Question 2

In which article of the Indian constitution principle of equal pay for equal work is contained?

Accepted Answer

Article 39. The legal principle of "equal pay for equal work" is mentioned under Article 39(d) of Part IV of the Indian constitution. Article 39(d) mandates that the state should direct its policy towards securing equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

Question 3

The Article of the Indian Constitution which automatically become suspended on Proclamation of Emergency is

Accepted Answer

Article 19. Article 358 of the Indian constitution provides that when a declaration of emergency is in effect in India or any part of its territory due to war or external aggression, the rights granted by Article 19 are automatically suspended. Article 14- Equality Before the law. Article 21- Protection of life and personal liberty. Article 32-It is included in Part III of the constitution and describes the remedies for enforcing the rights granted.

Question 4

Which of the following is not mentioned in Directive Principles of State Policy under the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

Free and compulsory education for children upto fourteen years of age. Free and compulsory education for children up to age of 14 years is described as a fundamental right in Article 21-A of the Indian constitution. Article 21A provides that the State shall make provision for, free and compulsory education for all children of the age of 6 to 14 years in such manner as the state may determine by Law. Whereas, the right to adequate means of subsistence (Article 39A), the right to equal pay for equal work (Article 39D) and the promotion of International peace and security (Article 51) are the Directive Principles of state Policy under Part IV of the constitution.

Question 5

The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India have been taken from which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution of Ireland. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy provided in section 36-51 has been taken from the constitution of Ireland. Description of sources of Indian constitution adopted from other countries. Country Provisions Britain Parliamentary System of Government, Parliamentary Privileges, Rule of Law, Single Citizenship, Article of Sovereignty. United Fundamental Rights, Judicial States of Review, Supremacy of the America constitution, Elected President and Impeachment. Canada Residual power under the government, division of powers, appointment of governor. Ireland Directive principles of state policy, procedure related to election of the President. South Africa Process of constitutional amendment, election process of Rajya Sabha members France Principle of liberty, equality and fraternity, republican system. Australia Concurrent list, joint sitting of both houses of Parliament. Germany Suspension of fundamental rights during emergency. Japan Procedure established by law. Former Fundamental Duties, ideal of social, Soviet Union economic, political justice in the Preamble.

Question 6

P's passport was cancelled by the authority without giving him any reasonable opportunity of being heard which was mandatory. In such case

Accepted Answer

A writ of mandamus can be issued. Mandamus is a judicial remedy, which is issued by the Supreme court under Article 32 of the constitution and the high court under Article 226. In which the court issues an order and asks the public tribunal to perform the duty imposed on it by the constitution or any other law. In the given question the authority canceled the passport of p without giving him a fair opportunity, hence a writ of mandamus will be issued here because it was mandatory to give him a fair opportunity.

Question 7

Participation of workers in management of industries is provided under Indian Constitution:

Accepted Answer

In Article 43 A. Article 43A of the Indian constitution requires the state to take steps to ensure, by appropriate legislation or the participation of workers in the management of undertakings or establishments or other organization engaged in any industry. Article 45- Provision for early childhood care and education for children below six years of age. Article 48A- Protection and improvement of the environment and protection of forests and wild animals.

Question 8

Article 21-A was added in the Constitution by

Accepted Answer

86th Constitutional Amendment. By the constitutional Amendment Act 2002, a new Article 21A has been added to the constitution after Article 21, which provides that "The state shall by law make provision for free and compulsory education for all children of the age of six to fourteen years." 88th constitution (Amendment) Act, 2003- This amendment inserted a new article 268A in the constitution, which provides for 'Service tax.' 89th constitution (Amendment) Act, 2003 by this amendment Article 338 was amended and new Article 338A was added. Now provision for scheduled Tribes" has been made in place of "Nation commission for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes." 90th Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2003- by this amendment a new provision was added to the provision to clause (6) of Article 332. The need for this amendment arose due to the formation of Bodo Land State Territorial council.