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Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the state to organize 'Village Panchayats'?

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

Answer options

  1. Article 32
  2. Article 40
  3. Article 44
  4. Article 51

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 40

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Article 40 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 40, a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, reflects the Gandhian principle of decentralized governance. It states that the state shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. This dream was eventually fully realized through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.