Question

Gandhian principles have been enumerated in the _______________ .

• A. Fundamental Rights
• B. Directive Principles
• C. Preamble
• D. Fundamental Duties

Answer 1

The correct option is B Directive Principles

The Gandhian principles are incorporated in the Constitution based on the socio-economic programme enunciated by Mahatma Gandhi during the long-drawn freedom struggle. Important principles are the following:

1. Article 40: Organization of village Panchayats;
2. Article 43: Promotion of cottage industries;
3. Article 46: Promotion and protection of interests of educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections of the society and to protect them from social injustice and exploitation;
4. Article 47: Prohibition of consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health;
5. Article 48: Prohibition of slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught cattle and to improve their breeds.