Correct Answer – Option 2 : Formation of Gram Panchayats

The correct answer is Formation of Gram Panchayats.

• Article 40 of the Constitution which states one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. 
• The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies.

• Some of the important article related to the Directive Principle of State Policy are
  • Article 38: To Promote the welfare of people by securing social order permeated by justice-social, economic and political -to minimize inequalities in income status, facilities, and opportunities.
  • Article 40: Organisation of village Panchayat.
  • Article 41: To secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people.
  • Article 44: Uniform Civil code for the Citizen.
  • Article 46: Promotion of economic interests of Scheduled caste, Scheduled Tribe, and other sections.
  • Article 50: Separation of Judiciary from Executive.
  • Article 51: Promotion of international peace and secure it.