Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: (1). Securing the 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?

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: 2 and 3 only. Directive Principles as described in Part IV, Article 36-51 of Indian Constitution are for State to be followed in matters related to administration and framing state laws. Gandhian Principles in Articles 40, 43, 47 and 48 laid by Mahatma Gandhi for State to take steps for framers related to: 1). organizing village panchayats by giving powers and authority to work as self-government 2). promoting cottage industries on individual or co-operative basis 3). ban on consumption of intoxicated and injurious drinks and drugs 4). promoting educational and economic activities for poors 5). organizing agricultural and animal husbandry on required guidelines 6). prohibiting slaughter of cows and cattle 7). protecting and advancing environment and safeguard forests and wild life 8). protect, conserve and maintain historic places 9). separate judiciary from executive From the above description statements 2 and 3 are correct, hence correct option is B..

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