Current Affairs

GK MCQs Section
Q. Consider the following:
  1. Directive Principles of State Policy
  2. Fundamental Rights
  3. Fundamental Duties
The provisions related to cooperatives are found in __?
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Via the 97th amendment, in Part III of the constitution, after words “or unions” the words “Cooperative Societies” was added. In Part V a new Article 43B was inserted, which says: The state shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of the co-operative societies”. After Part IXA of the constitution, a Part IXB was inserted to accommodate state vs centre roles.