Consider the following statements regarding alcohol prohibition in India: 1. Under the Constitution of India, prohibition of intoxicating drinks is a Directive Principle of State Policy. 2. The power to make laws relating to alcoholic liquor for human consumption primarily falls under the State List of the Seventh Schedule. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Article 47 directs the State to endeavour to bring about prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health.
Statement 2 is correct: Entry 8 of the State List covers the production, manufacture, possession, transport, purchase and sale of intoxicating liquors.

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