Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of the State Policy? Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 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:

Indian Polity : Directive Principles Of State Policy & Fundamental Duties

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2008

Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of the State Policy?

Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health

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EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Statement 2 is included in the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). Article 47 of the Constitution, falling under Part IV (DPSP), mandates the State to endeavor to bring about prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health, except for medicinal purposes.

Incorrect Options

Statement 1 is not a DPSP. The prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour is enshrined as a Fundamental Right under Article 23 of Part III of the Constitution. Article 23 prohibits human trafficking, begar, and other similar forms of forced labour.

Therefore, options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect as they either incorrectly include Statement 1 as a DPSP or incorrectly exclude Statement 2.

SOURCEIndian Polity by M. Laxmikanth, Chapter 8: Directive Principles of State Policy