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?

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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are mentioned under Articles 36 to 51 of the Indian Constitution. Directive Principles of State Policy are classified into Socialist, Gandhian and Liberal-Intellectual. The Gandhian principles of DPSP include:  Article 40 of the Constitution deals with Organising Village Panchayats and endows them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self- government.  The idea of Promoting Cottage Industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas is based on Gandhian Principles and is mentioned under Article 43. Socialistic Principles Gandhian Principles Liberal- Intellectual Principles Article 38 – Social justice Article 40 – Village panchayats Article 44 – Uniform civil code Article 39 – Equal pay, resource distribution Article 43 – Promotion of cottage industries Article 45 – Early childhood care Article 41 – Right to work, education, and public assistance Article 46 – Education & economic interests of SC/STs Article 48A – Protection of environment Article 42 –

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