Q. Which of the following Directive Principles do not follow Gandhian Principles?
1) Organization of Village Panchayats
2) Common Civil Code
3) Promotion of cottage Industry in rural areas
4) Right to work
a) 2 and 4
b) Only 2
c) 1 and 2
d) 1 and 3
Correct Answer : a) 2 and 4
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: a) 2 and 4
Explanation:
– 1) Organization of Village Panchayats — Gandhian principle (Article 40).
– 2) Common Civil Code (Uniform Civil Code) — Not Gandhian; it is a liberal–intellectual principle (Article 44).
– 3) Promotion of cottage industry in rural areas — Gandhian principle (Article 43).
– 4) Right to work — Not Gandhian; it is a socialist principle (Article 41).
Hence, 2 and 4 do not follow Gandhian principles.
