GS PrelimsPolityDirective Principles of State Policy (DPSP)2008
Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are guidelines given to the state, contained in Part IV of the Constitution.
2. Statement 1: Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under Article 23 in Part III of the Constitution, not a DPSP. Statement 1 is incorrect.
3. Statement 2: Article 47, which is part of the DPSP, directs the State to endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health. Statement 2 is correct.
4. Only statement 2 is included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.