For aspirants preparing for NDA & CDS 1 2026, Indian Polity remains one of the most scoring and concept-based sections in General Knowledge. Among the most frequently asked areas are the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and Fundamental Duties (FDs). Questions are often direct, conceptual, or statement-based — especially in NDA.
NDA & CDS 1 2026 Exam GK – DPSP & FD’s
1. Which of the following statements regarding DPSPs is/are correct?
- They are enforceable by courts.
- They aim to establish social and economic democracy.
- They were inspired by the Constitution of Ireland.
Select the correct answer:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation: DPSPs are non-justiciable (Statement 1 incorrect). They aim at social and economic democracy (correct). They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution (correct).
2. Which Article of the Indian Constitution promotes equal justice and free legal aid?
A) Article 38
B) Article 39A
C) Article 41
D) Article 44
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 39A provides free legal aid and ensures equal justice.
3. The concept of a Uniform Civil Code is mentioned under:
A) Article 43
B) Article 44
C) Article 45
D) Article 48
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 44 directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens.
4. Which of the following is a Gandhian principle?
A) Equal pay for equal work
B) Organization of village panchayats
C) Uniform civil code
D) Protection of environment
Answer: B
Explanation: Organization of village panchayats (Article 40) is Gandhian.
5. Which case established harmony between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs?
A) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
B) Golaknath v. State of Punjab
C) Minerva Mills v. Union of India
D) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
Answer: C
Explanation: Minerva Mills (1980) emphasized harmony and balance between FRs and DPSPs as part of the Basic Structure.
6. Which DPSP was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?
A) Equal justice
B) Participation of workers in management
C) Uniform civil code
D) Promotion of cottage industries
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 43A (workers’ participation) was added by the 42nd Amendment (1976).
7. The provision related to early childhood care was shifted by which amendment?
A) 42nd
B) 44th
C) 86th
D) 73rd
Answer: C
Explanation: 86th Amendment modified Article 45 and inserted Article 21A.
8. Separation of judiciary from executive is under:
A) Article 49
B) Article 50
C) Article 51
D) Article 48A
Answer: B
9. Which part of the Constitution contains DPSPs?
A) Part III
B) Part IV
C) Part IVA
D) Part V
Answer: B
10. Which Article promotes international peace and security?
A) Article 48A
B) Article 49
C) Article 50
D) Article 51
Answer: D
🔹 MCQs on Fundamental Duties
11. Fundamental Duties were added by:
A) 44th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 86th Amendment
D) 52nd Amendment
Answer: B
Explanation: Added by 42nd Amendment (1976) on recommendation of Swaran Singh Committee.
12. Which Article contains Fundamental Duties?
A) Article 50
B) Article 51
C) Article 51A
D) Article 52
Answer: C
13. The duty to provide opportunities for education to children (6–14 years) was added by:
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 86th Amendment
D) 91st Amendment
Answer: C
14. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?
A) To safeguard public property
B) To protect environment
C) To vote in elections
D) To promote harmony
Answer: C
15. Fundamental Duties are inspired by the Constitution of:
A) USA
B) UK
C) USSR
D) Ireland
Answer: C
16. Which case observed that Fundamental Duties are not enforceable but help interpret laws?
A) Ranganath Mishra Commission Case
B) AIIMS Students Union v. AIIMS
C) Shah Bano Case
D) SR Bommai v. Union of India
Answer: B
Explanation: AIIMS Students Union case stated duties are not enforceable but guide constitutional interpretation.
17. The total number of Fundamental Duties at present is:
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
Answer: C
18. Which duty relates to developing scientific temper?
A) Article 51A (a)
B) Article 51A (h)
C) Article 51A (g)
D) Article 51A (k)
Answer: B
19. Which duty relates to protection of environment?
A) Article 51A (c)
B) Article 51A (f)
C) Article 51A (g)
D) Article 51A (i)
Answer: C
20. Which statement is correct?
A) DPSPs are superior to Fundamental Rights.
B) Fundamental Duties are enforceable by courts.
C) DPSPs are justiciable.
D) Harmony between FRs and DPSPs is part of Basic Structure.
Answer: D
Explanation: As held in Minerva Mills, harmony between FRs and DPSPs is part of the Basic Structure.
