PGLAW 2018 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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In Which Of The Following Directive Principles Of State Policy Is Reflected The Gandhian Principles ?


(i) Securing For Citizens Of India A Uniform Civil Code

(ii) Organizing Village Panchayats

(iii) Promoting Cottage Industries In Rural Areas

(iv) Securing For All The Workers Reasonable Leisure And Cultural Opportunities

Select The Correct Answer From The Following Codes Given Below :
A: (i) And (iv) Only
B: (ii) And (iii) Only
C: (i) And (iii) Only
D: (iii) And (iv) Only

The answer is: B

Explanation

The Gandhian principles emphasize on the promotion of rural development, cottage industries, and the welfare of workers. Based on these principles, the following Directive Principles of State Policy reflect the Gandhian Principles:

(i) Securing for citizens of India a Uniform Civil Code does not reflect Gandhian Principles.

(ii) Organizing Village Panchayats reflects Gandhian Principles as it focuses on the development of the rural areas and empowerment of the local communities.

(iii) Promoting Cottage Industries in Rural Areas reflects Gandhian Principles as it emphasizes on the development of rural areas through promoting small-scale industries, which would provide employment opportunities to the local population.

(iv) Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities also reflects Gandhian Principles as it focuses on the welfare of workers, promoting their social and cultural activities, and providing them with leisure time.

Therefore, the correct answer is (ii) and (iii) only, which means option B.