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 ar

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Q: 31 (IAS/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?

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Polity

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IAS

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The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India encompass varied principles reflecting different ideologies. Some of these are based on Gandhian philosophy.

Option 1 is incorrect because the principle of a uniform civil code is not a Gandhian principle. It`s a liberal principle aimed at achieving national integration and gender justice.

Option 2 is correct. Gandhian principles reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy include organising village Panchayats (2) and promoting cottage industries in rural areas (3). Gandhi advocated for decentralised self-government in villages (Panchayati Raj) and self-reliance through the promotion of cottage industries.

Option 3 is incorrect because, like option 1, securing a uniform civil code (1) isn`t a Gandhian principle.

Option 4 is incorrect as it involves all options and both organizing a uniform civil code (1) and securing for all workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities (4) are not Gandhian principles. The latter is a socialist principle, highlighting the dignity of labour and workers` rights.

In summary, the Gandhian principles in the Directive Principles of State Policy are organizing village Panchayats and promoting cottage industries.