Question

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? 

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

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only.

• The Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy are Organizing village Panchayats and Promoting cottage industries in rural areas.
  • The Directive Principles of the State Policy (DPSPs) lay down the guidelines for the state and are reflections of the overall objectives laid down in the Preamble of the Constitution.
  • DPSPs are incorporated to attain the ultimate ideals of preamble i.e. Justice, Liberty, Equality, and fraternity.
  • The Directive Principles of State Policy of India are the guidelines or 15 principles given to the federal institutes governing the State of India, to be kept in citation while framing laws and policies.
  • These provide Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society in the country.
  • The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland which is related to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.

• Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is defined in our Constitution under Article 44 of Directive Principles of State Policy.
  • It states that it is the duty of the state to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India. In other words, we can say that it means one country one rule.
  • Securing for all the workers' reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities.
  • Making efforts to raise the standard of living and public health.
  • Providing early childhood care and education to all children until they complete the age of 6 years.