Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. 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: Code:
- A1 only
- B2 onlyCorrect
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The correct option is B because of the constitutional classification of these provisions.
Statement 1 refers to the Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. This is a Fundamental Right under Article 23 of the Indian Constitution, not a Directive Principle.
Statement 2 refers to the Prohibition of consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs except for medicinal purposes. This is specifically mentioned under Article 47 of the Directive Principles of State Policy, which directs the State to improve public health.
Since only the second statement falls under the category of Directive Principles, the correct answer is 2 only.
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