Consider the following statements regarding the Gandhian principles reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy: 1. Article 40 directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers to function as units of self-government. 2. Article 43 promotes cottage industries on an individual or co-operative basis in rural areas. 3. Article 48 directs the State to prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch and draught cattle. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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