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Which Directive Principle of State Policy requires the State to organise village panchayats and endow them with the powers needed to function as units of self-government?

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Which Directive Principle of State Policy requires the State to organise village panchayats and endow them with the powers needed to function as units of self-government?

  1. Article 43

  2. Article 40

  3. Article 46

  4. Article 38

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Article 40

Article 40 directs the State to 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; Part IX later gave effect to it. Article 43 concerns a living wage and cottage industries in rural areas, Article 38 the social order for the welfare of the people, and Article 46 the interests of weaker sections.

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