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Home/PYQs/Indian Polity & Governance/Directive Principles

Directive Principles — UPSC Previous Year Questions

16 previous year questions • Indian Polity & Governance • 2002–2021

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UPSC 2020

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

Practice 16 UPSC previous year questions on Directive Principles from Indian Polity & Governance. These questions span from 2002 to 2021, covering key concepts frequently tested in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept.

Year-wise Distribution

2021: 1 Q2020: 4 Qs2018: 1 Q2017: 2 Qs2015: 2 Qs2013: 1 Q2012: 1 Q2010: 1 Q2008: 1 Q2002: 2 Qs

Sample Questions

  1. In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by(UPSC 2020)
  2. Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)? 1. Preamble 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below:(UPSC 2020)
  3. The ideal of Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its(UPSC 2015)
  4. Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare state?(UPSC 2020)
  5. 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?(UPSC 2017)