13. UPSC Previous Years Mains Questions

1. Briefly state the stages through which the present position of the Directive Principles vis-a-vis the Fundamental Rights has emerged. (98/II/1a/40)

2. What is the importance of Directive Principles of State Policy? Mention, which Directive Principles of State Policy have got primary over the Fundamental Rights. (in about 150 words) (99/II/4a/20)

3. What is the constitutional position of Directive Principles of State Policy? How has it has been interpreted by the judiciary after the emergency in 1975-77? (in about 250 words) (01/I/7a/30)

4. Discuss the constitutional provisions relating to the non-justiciable directives binding upon the states. (in about 150 words) (02/I/8a/15)

5. Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. (2015)