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RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 3 · Socialistic principles

Q101. Which Indian Constitutional Amendment Act states about the minimisation of inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities as Directive Principle to State Policy?

  1. (a) 44ᵗʰ Amendment Act of 1978
  2. (b) 86ᵗʰ Amendment Act of 2002
  3. (c) 42ⁿᵈ Amendment Act of 1976
  4. (d) 97ᵗʰ Amendment Act of 2011
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 44ᵗʰ Amendment Act of 1978

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 23 June 2025 Shift 2 · Liberal-intellectual principles

Q102. Which Article of the Constitution of India provides guidelines for states to make laws on the protection of monuments and objects of national importance?

  1. (a) Article 48
  2. (b) Article 50
  3. (c) Article 48 A
  4. (d) Article 49
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 49

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 June 2025 Shift 2 · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q103. In which year was the provision for the free legal aid to the poor added to the Directive Principles of the State Policy of the Constitution of India?

  1. (a) 1978
  2. (b) 2011
  3. (c) 2002
  4. (d) 1976
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 1976

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 June 2025 Shift 2 · Fundamental Duties - Article 51A and list

Q104. Which Article of the Constitution of India mentions the Fundamental Duty of safeguarding public property and abjuring violence?

  1. (a) Article 51A (i)
  2. (b) Article 51A (k)
  3. (c) Article 51A (j)
  4. (d) Article 51A (h)
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 51A (i)

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 June 2025 Shift 2 · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q105. Which of the following Directive Principles is mentioned in Article 44 of the Constitution of India?

  1. (a) Equal justice and free legal aid
  2. (b) Uniform civil code for the citizens
  3. (c) Promotion of co-operative societies
  4. (d) Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Uniform civil code for the citizens

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 June 2025 Shift 2 · Fundamental Duties - Article 51A and list

Q106. Which Article of the Constitution of India mentions the Fundamental Duty of defending the country and rendering national service when called upon to do so?

  1. (a) Article 51A (e)
  2. (b) Article 51A (a)
  3. (c) Article 51A (d)
  4. (d) Article 51A (c)
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Article 51A (d)

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 17 June 2025 Shift 2 · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q107. Which of the following Directive Principles is mentioned in Article 43B of the Constitution of India?

  1. (a) Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry
  2. (b) Equal justice and free legal aid
  3. (c) Promotion of co-operative societies
  4. (d) Uniform civil code for the citizens
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Promotion of co-operative societies

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 16 June 2025 Shift 3 · Socialistic principles

Q108. Which Article of the Constitution of India provides directives to the state for taking steps to raise the standard of living?

  1. (a) Article 50
  2. (b) Article 47
  3. (c) Article 48
  4. (d) Article 49
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 47

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 16 June 2025 Shift 3 · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q109. Which Constitutional provision directs the State to ensure that justice is not denied to any citizen due to economic or other disabilities?

  1. (a) Article 21
  2. (b) Article 14
  3. (c) Article 32
  4. (d) Article 39A
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 39A

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 June 2025 Shift 2 · DPSP - features and classification

Q110. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Part IV of the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) Promotion of international peace and security
  2. (b) Promotion of Hindi language as a medium of expression
  3. (c) Provision for free and compulsory education for children
  4. (d) Organisation of agricultural and animal husbandry
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Promotion of Hindi language as a medium of expression

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 June 2025 Shift 1 · Socialistic principles

Q111. Which Article of the Constitution of India states about the directive for the state to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people?

  1. (a) Article 38
  2. (b) Article 39
  3. (c) Article 37
  4. (d) Article 40
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 38

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 June 2025 Shift 3 · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q112. Which Article of the Constitution of India states about a directive to states for the settlement of international disputes by arbitration?

  1. (a) Article 51e
  2. (b) Article 51d
  3. (c) Article 51c
  4. (d) Article 51b
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 51d

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 June 2025 Shift 3 · DPSP - features and classification

Q113. Which Directive Principle of State Policy is NOT added by the 42ⁿᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act of the Constitution of India?

  1. (a) Promotion of democratic control of co-operative societies
  2. (b) Secure participation of workers in the management of industries
  3. (c) Protection of the environment, forests and wildlife
  4. (d) Promotion of equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Promotion of democratic control of co-operative societies

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 10 June 2025 Shift 2 · Socialistic principles

Q114. Which Article of the Constitution of India states about the directive for states to make provision for public assistance in cases of unemployment?

  1. (a) Article 39
  2. (b) Article 42
  3. (c) Article 41
  4. (d) Article 40
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Article 41

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 June 2025 Shift 1 · DPSP - features and classification

Q115. Which Indian Constitutional Amendment Act has NOT amended anything in the Directive Principles of the State Policy?

  1. (a) 42ⁿᵈ Amendment Act
  2. (b) 97ᵗʰ Amendment Act
  3. (c) 48ᵗʰ Amendment Act
  4. (d) 86ᵗʰ Amendment Act
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 48ᵗʰ Amendment Act

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 June 2025 Shift 3 · DPSP - features and classification

Q116. Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the application of the Directive Principles of the State Policy?

  1. (a) Article 39
  2. (b) Article 38
  3. (c) Article 36
  4. (d) Article 37
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 37

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 June 2025 Shift 3 · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q117. Which Constitutional Article specifically provides for free legal aid to the poor?

  1. (a) Article 21
  2. (b) Article 32
  3. (c) Article 44
  4. (d) Article 39A
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 39A

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 6 June 2025 Shift 1 · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q118. When was the protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife as a directive added in the Constitution of India?

  1. (a) 2002
  2. (b) 2011
  3. (c) 1976
  4. (d) 1978
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1976

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 6 June 2025 Shift 2 · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q119. Free legal aid is part of which part of the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) Preamble
  2. (b) Fundamental Duties
  3. (c) Fundamental Rights
  4. (d) Directive Principles
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Directive Principles

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 5 June 2025 Shift 1 · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q120. Which Article of the Directive Principles of State Policy was added by the 97ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment Act of the Constitution of India?

  1. (a) Article 48 A
  2. (b) Article 39 A
  3. (c) Article 43 A
  4. (d) Article 43 B
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 43 B

RRB JE CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 December 2024 Shift 1 · Fundamental Duties - Article 51A and list

Q121. Article 51 A (b) of the Indian Constitution states that it is the duty of the citizens 'to cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the _______'.

  1. (a) global values and principles
  2. (b) customs and traditions of India
  3. (c) political ideas of various parties
  4. (d) national struggle for freedom
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) national struggle for freedom

Answer: Option 4 — national struggle for freedom
Article 51A(b) asks every citizen to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
Revision note — Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)
• Added in Part IVA by the 42nd Amendment, 1976, on the Swaran Singh Committee's advice; idea taken from the USSR.
• 51A(a) abide by the Constitution, respect the National Flag and National Anthem.
• 51A(c) uphold sovereignty, unity and integrity; 51A(d) defend the country.
• 51A(e) promote common brotherhood; renounce practices derogatory to women.
• 51A(f) value composite culture; 51A(g) protect the natural environment; 51A(h) develop scientific temper.
• 51A(i) safeguard public property; 51A(j) strive for excellence.
• 51A(k) parents to give education to children aged 6–14 — added by the 86th Amendment, 2002 (the 11th duty).
Do not mix these up
• 51A(b) vs 51A(f) — (b) is the ideals of the freedom struggle; (f) is the rich heritage of our composite culture.
Also asked from this topic: the amendment that added Fundamental Duties (42nd Amendment); the duty added by the 86th Amendment (education for ages 6–14); the country from which the idea was borrowed (USSR).
RRB JE CBT-1 2024-25 – 16 December 2024 Shift 1 · Swaran Singh Committee and 42nd/86th amendments

Q122. Which of the following committees suggested that the 'duty to pay taxes' should also be a Fundamental Duty of the Indian citizen?

  1. (a) Sarkaria Commission
  2. (b) Justice JS Verma Committee
  3. (c) Swaran Singh Committee
  4. (d) Santhanam Committee
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Swaran Singh Committee

Answer: Option 3 — Swaran Singh Committee
The Swaran Singh Committee (1976) recommended Fundamental Duties, and among its suggestions was the duty to pay taxes.
Parliament did not accept that duty when it added Article 51A.
Revision note — Fundamental Duties
• Set up by the Congress party in 1976, during the Emergency; it recommended 8 duties.
• The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added 10 duties in Part IVA, Article 51A — more than the committee proposed.
• Suggestions not adopted: the duty to pay taxes, and penalties by Parliament for not complying with the duties.
• The 86th Amendment Act, 2002 added the 11th duty, 51A(k) — parents to give education opportunities to children aged 6–14.
• Idea borrowed from the USSR constitution; the duties are non-justiciable.
• The Justice J.S. Verma Committee on Fundamental Duties (1998, report 1999) listed laws that already enforce some duties.
Do not mix these up
• Swaran Singh vs J.S. Verma — Swaran Singh proposed the duties (1976); J.S. Verma reviewed their enforcement (1999).
• Sarkaria vs Santhanam — Sarkaria (1983) is Centre–State relations; Santhanam (1962) is prevention of corruption, leading to the CVC.
Also asked from this topic: the committee that recommended Fundamental Duties (Swaran Singh Committee); the amendment that added them (42nd, 1976); the 86th Amendment duty (education, ages 6–14).
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