Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Polity and Constitution · Question 6

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:<br/>1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code.<br/>2. Organizing village Panchayats.<br/>3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas.<br/>4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities.<br/><br/>Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

  1. 1, 2 and 4 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

2 and 3 only

1. Uniform civil code — Article 44; this is classified under liberal-intellectual principles, not Gandhian. Verdict: Incorrect.

2. Organizing village Panchayats — Article 40; village self-government is a core Gandhian principle. Verdict: Correct.

3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas — Article 43 specifically supports cottage industries on an individual/cooperative basis in rural areas; this reflects Gandhian economic thought. Verdict: Correct.

4. Reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities for workers — Article 43 mentions living wage, decent standard of life, leisure and social/cultural opportunities, but this is treated as a socialist principle, not Gandhian. Verdict: Incorrect.

Therefore, the Gandhian principles here are 2 and 3 only.

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