Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#706] In which of the following matter the Supreme Court upheld the importance of fundamental rights over directive principles of state policy?
Correct Answer

(C) Minerava Mills Case

Explanation

Solution: 43rd Amendment Act 1976 through Article-31(C) gave precedence to all Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights. Later on in Minerva Mills case 1980, Supreme Court struck down 42nd Amendment act related to Article-31(C) and upheld the imance of Fundamental Rights over DPSP except directives under Article-39(B) and 39(C) which are given primacy over Fundamental Rights under article-14. x00x00.

[#707] Reservation for the Scheduled Castes andScheduled Tribes in the services has been provided in the Indian Constitution under-
Correct Answer

(C) Article-335

Explanation

Solution: Article-335 provides for the directive of reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in public services. This is one of the directives outside Part-IV. Other directives outside Part-IV are directive under Article-350(A) and Article-351 which talks about instruction in mother tongue at primary stage of education and duty of Union to Promote the spread of Hindi language respectively.

[#708] Which of the following article of Indian constitution is related with the declaration of a welfare state?
Correct Answer

(B) Article-39

Explanation

Solution: Article-36 to 51 under Part-IV of constitution provides for Directive Principles of State Policy. It is a set of philosophy to make India into a welfare state. Article-39 contains certain principles of policy which are to be followed by the state. These include adequate means of livelihood to men and women equally equal pay for equal work to both men and women and healthy environment for children to develop etc.

[#709] Which of the article ensures that Directive principles of state policy cannot be enforced by any court?
Correct Answer

(C) Article-37

Explanation

Solution: Article-37 under Part-IV of the Indian Constitution talks about the application of the Directive Principles of State Policy. According to this article directives under Part-IV are non-enforceable by any court but they are fundamental in governance of the country. State should keep these principles in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws.

[#710] Article-39(A) of the Indian Constitution "Equal justice and free legal aid" deals with?
Correct Answer

(B) the directive principles of state policy

Explanation

Solution: Article-39(A) which deals with Directive Principles of State Policy ensures "Equal justice and free legal aid" by the State to its citizens. 42nd Amendment act 1976 added this article into the constitution. According to this article State shall ensure that equal opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disability.