GS PrelimsPolityDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)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?

A

1,2 and 4 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1, 3 and 4 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Constitution of India are classified into three broad categories: Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual Principles. 2. Statement 1 (Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code - Article 44) reflects a Liberal-Intellectual Principle, aiming for uniformity and modernization of personal laws. 3. Statement 2 (Organizing village Panchayats - Article 40) is a core Gandhian Principle, reflecting Gandhi's vision of self-governing village republics (Gram Swaraj). 4. Statement 3 (Promoting cottage industries in rural areas - Article 43) is also a Gandhian Principle, emphasizing decentralized production and rural self-sufficiency. 5. Statement 4 (Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities - also covered under Article 43) relates to securing a living wage, conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life, and leisure for workers. While promoting cottage industries in the same article is Gandhian, the aspect of securing living wages, leisure, and cultural opportunities for workers is generally classified under Socialist Principles. 6. Therefore, the principles that are distinctly Gandhian among the given options are organizing village Panchayats (2) and promoting cottage industries (3).

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