WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Article of the Constitution of India desires the organization 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 Directive Principles of State Policy directs the State to organize village panchayats and give them the powers needed for self-government. This reflects Mahatma Gandhi's vision of rural self-rule. This provision eventually led to the 73rd Amendment, which gave constitutional status to Panchayats. It is a key article for promoting grassroots democracy in India.