Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
- Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
- Organising village Panchayats
- Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
- Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
- 1, 2 and 4 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Principles 2 and 3 are correct
- In order to fulfil the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi, some of his ideas were included as Directive Principles. They require the State:
- To organise village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government (Article 40).
- To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas (Article 43).
- To promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies 8a (Article 43B).
- To promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections of the society and to protect them from social injustice and exploitation (Article 46).
- To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health (Article 47).
- To prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught cattle and to improve their breeds (Article 48).
Principles 1 and 4 are incorrect
- To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country (Article 44).
- This principle included in this category of liberalism.
- To secure a living wage, a decent standard of life and social and cultural opportunities for all workers (Article 43).
- This is included in this category of Socialistic Principle.
