Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to take steps to organise village panchayats as units of self-government?
AArticle 38 — promotion of welfare of the people via a just social order
BArticle 39 — certain principles of policy to be followed by the State
CArticle 40 — organisation of village panchayats as units of self-government
DArticle 41 — right to work, to education, and to public assistance in cases
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Article 40 — organisation of village panchayats as units of self-government
1. 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.
2. Pursuant to this DPSP, the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 inserted Part IX (Articles 243 to 243-O) on Panchayats.
3. Article 38 deals with promotion of welfare; Article 39 with certain principles of policy; Article 41 with right to work, education and public assistance.
4. Hence Article 40 is correct.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 40_
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