Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.

List I	List II
(a) Formation of Gram Panchayat	(i) Article 50
(b) Uniform Civil Code	(ii) Article 48
(c) Agriculture and Animal Husbandry	(iii) Article 40
(d) Separation of Judiciary from Executive	(iv) Article 44

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i

Explanation:

•       (a) Formation of Gram Panchayat → Article 40: The Constitution directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with powers to enable them to function as units of self-government.

•       (b) Uniform Civil Code → Article 44: The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.

•       (c) Agriculture and Animal Husbandry → Article 48: The State shall endeavor to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch and draught cattle.

•       (d) Separation of Judiciary from Executive → Article 50: The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.

Information Booster:

•       These provisions are part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) of the Indian Constitution.

•       Though not enforceable by courts, they are fundamental in the governance of the country.

Additional Knowledge:

(a) Formation of Gram Panchayat (Option a)

•       Article 40 explicitly mentions Panchayati Raj.

•       Forms the basis of democratic decentralization in rural areas.

(b) Uniform Civil Code (Option b)

•       Mentioned in Article 44.

•       Its implementation remains debated due to religious and cultural sensitivities.

(c) Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (Option c)

•       Article 48 encourages scientific animal husbandry and bans cow slaughter.

•       Important for food security and rural economy.

(d) Separation of Judiciary from Executive (Option d)

•       Article 50 ensures judicial independence.

•       It is essential for fair and impartial justice delivery.