Correct option is D
The correct answer is (D) Raising the level of nutrition and public health
Explanation:
• Article 47 of the Indian Constitution instructs the State to consider raising the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people, along with the improvement of public health, as among its primary duties.
• A key sub-directive of this article is that the State shall endeavor to bring about the prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs that are injurious to health (except for medicinal purposes).
Information Booster:
• Classification: Article 47 is housed in Part IV of the Constitution under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
• Socialist & Gandhian: It is unique as it blends Socialist principles (public health and nutrition) with Gandhian principles (prohibition of alcohol).
Additional Knowledge:
• Organization of agriculture (Option A): This is covered under Article 48, which directs the state to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern lines.
• Protection of environment (Option B): Handled by Article 48A, directing the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests.
• Participation of workers (Option C): Addressed by Article 43A, directing the State to secure worker participation in industrial management.