Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. 2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which ar

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Q: 101 (IAS/2008)
Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.
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Polity

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'directive principles': [4, 0, 4, 13], 'state policy': [19, 0, 10, 29], 'prohibition': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'consumption': [2, 4, 6, 10]}

The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines for the framing of laws by the government, mentioned in the Indian Constitution.

Option 1 states Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. While this is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 23 of the Constitution, it`s not mentioned in the Directive Principles of State Policy. Hence, this statement is incorrect.

Option 2 refers to the Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and other drugs which are injurious to health. This pertains to Article 47 - one of the Directives, which directs the State to raise the level of nutrition, the standard of living and to improve public health. Hence, this statement is correct.

Option 3 suggests that both 1 and 2 are included in the Directive Principles, which is incorrect as 1 is a fundamental right and not a Directive Principle.

Option 4 indicates that neither 1 nor 2 constitute the Directive Principles of State Policy which is incorrect as 2 belongs to the Directive Principles.

Therefore, the correct answer is 2 which correctly considers the prohibition of unhealthy substances as a Directive Principle.

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