Article 40 of the Indian constitution is related with ______.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Organization of Gram Panchayats -
Article 40 of the Indian Constitution falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). It directs the state to take steps to organize Gram Panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as 'units of self-government.'
Key facts about Article 40:
Gandhian Principles: This article is based on the dream of 'Gram Swaraj' of Mahatma Gandhi, who believed that the soul of India resides in villages and that decentralization of power should take place from the grassroots level.
Constitutional Status: Although Article 40 existed in the original Constitution, Panchayats gained real power through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
Parts and Schedules: This amendment added Part IX (Articles 243 to 243O) and the 11th Schedule to the Constitution.