Which Directive Principle advocates the organisation of village panchayats for self-government?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Article 40.
The Directive Principle that advocates the organization of village panchayats for self-government is Article 40 of the Indian Constitution. It directs the State to take measures to establish village panchayats and endow them with powers necessary to function as units of self-government. This principle reflects Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of Gram Swaraj, where villages play a central role in democratic governance. The inclusion of Article 40 laid the foundation for the Panchayati Raj system, later strengthened by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.