QUESTION

GS

Medium

Indian Polity

Prelims 2012

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India :

  1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
  2. Organizing village Panchayats
  3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
  4. 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?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Statement 1 is Incorrect: Article 44, which aims to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens, is classified as a Liberal-Intellectual principle, not a Gandhian principle. Statement 2 is Correct: Article 40 directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government, which was a core Gandhian ideal. Statement 3 is Correct: Article 43 mandates the State to promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas, reflecting Mahatma Gandhi's vision for rural economic self-reliance. Statement 4 is Incorrect: Article 43 also mentions securing a decent standard of life and full enjoyment of leisure and social and cultural opportunities for all workers; however, these specific provisions are classified as Socialist principles.

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