Directive Principles — Prohibition of intoxicating drinks (UPSC Prelims PYQ 2008)

Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

• Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour is a Fundamental Right under Article 23, not a DPSP.

Statement 2 is correct

• Article 47 (DPSP) directs the State to prohibit intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health except for medicinal purposes.

Answer: (b) 2 only