Question

Which of the following articles does not contain constitutional provisions for women?

• A. Article 51 (e)
• B. Article 39 (d)
• C. Article 40
• D. Article 42

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Article 40

• Article 40 of the Indian Constitution States : " Organisation of village panchayats The State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self - government. " .

• Article 40 promotes local self - governance , community participation , and democratic decentralization , aiming to strengthen rural development and citizen engagement.