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Q80. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code. 2. Organizing village Panchayats. 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas. 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities. Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:

  1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code.
  2. Organizing village Panchayats.
  3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas.
  4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities. Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Gandhian Principles reflect the programme of reconstruction enunciated by Mahatma Gandhi during the national movement.

  • Statement 1 refers to Article 44 (Uniform Civil Code), which is a Liberal-Intellectual Principle.
  • Statement 2 refers to Article 40 (Organising Village Panchayats), which is a Gandhian Principle.
  • Statement 3 refers to Article 43 (Promotion of cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas), which is a Gandhian Principle.
  • Statement 4 refers to Article 43 (Securing a living wage, decent standard of life, and social/cultural opportunities), which is a Socialistic Principle.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Uniform Civil Code (Article 44) is universally categorized under Liberal-Intellectual principles, eliminating options (a), (c), and (d) immediately.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q80)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 and 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 80 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (B): "2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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How can I solve this Fundamental Rights & DPSP UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Uniform Civil Code (Article 44) is universally categorized under LiberalIntellectual principles, eliminating options (a), (c), and (d) immediately.

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