Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution: 1. The directive to promote international peace and encourage arbitration of disputes is a Socialistic principle. 2. Equal pay for equal work and prevention of wealth concentration are part of the Socialistic principles. 3. The directive to organise village panchayats as units of self-government reflects Gandhian philosophy. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The directive to promote international peace and arbitration of disputes (Article 51) falls under the Liberal–Intellectual principles, not
Equal pay for equal work and prevention of concentration of wealth (Article 39) are key features of Socialistic principles.
Organising village panchayats (Article 40) is based on Gandhian principles, which emphasize decentralization and self-governance.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)