Question

The provision for organising village Panchayats is mentioned in __________.

• A. The Preamble of the Constitution
• B. The Directive Principles of State Policy
• C. The Chapter of Fundamental Rights
• D. The Chapter of Fundamental Duties

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The Directive Principles of State Policy

Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. In the light of the experience in the last forty years and in view of the shortcomings which have been observed, it is considered that there is an imperative need to enshrine in the Constitution certain basic and essential features of Panchayati Raj Institutions to impart certainty, continuity, and strength to them.