Indian Polity PYQ 96 of 375 · Directive Principles of State Policy

Under which of the following is the Panchayati Raj system established for in India?

  1. AFundamental Rights
  2. BFundamental Duties
  3. CDirective Principles of State Policy
  4. DElection Commission Act

45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001

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Correct answer: (c) Directive Principles of State Policy

Explanation

Under Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy), Article 40 provides for the organisation of village panchayats. According to it, the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.

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