WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which article of the Constitution of India describes the organisation of village panchayats?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 40
  2. Article 41
  3. Article 42
  4. Article 43

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 40

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Article 40 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 40 of the Indian Constitution, under the Directive Principles of State Policy, directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers for self-government. This reflects Mahatma Gandhi's vision of 'Gram Swaraj'. This provision eventually led to the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992.