Q. Which of the following provisions of Directive Principles of State Policy provide for socio-economic democracy?
1. Prevention of concentration of means of production.
2. Establishment of cottage industries on cooperation basis in rural areas.
3. Providing a living wage to all workers and securing their participation in management.
4. Promotion of voluntary formation of cooperative societies.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Exp) Option d is the correct answer
Following provisions of Directive Principles of State Policy provides for social and economic justice. They direct the state under:
- Article 39 (c) to prevent the concentration of wealth and means of production.
- Article 43 to secure a living wage, a decent standard of life and social and cultural opportunities for all workers.
- Article 43 A to take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries. Promotion of cottage industries and formation of cooperative societies are based on Gandhian principles for socioeconomic democracy:
- Article 43 provides for promotion of cottage industries on an individual or cooperation basis in rural areas.
- Article 43B provides for promotion of voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of cooperative societies.
