​The term ‘village panchayats’ is mentioned in which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?​

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Article 40.

• Article 40 of the Indian Constitution brings up one of the Directive Principles of State Policy which lays down that the State shall undertake necessary steps to organize village panchayats.
• The state shall furnish the village panchayats with some powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
• The essential features of Panchayati Raj Institutions must impart certainty, continuity, and strength to them.
• The respective state government must handle the system well and organize the governments at the village level for the betterment of society and rural areas.

Incorrect options explanation:

• Article 47 of the Constitution of India is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) that outlines the state's primary duties to improve the standard of living, public health, and nutrition. It also includes the state's obligation to prohibit the consumption of harmful drugs and drinks, except for medicinal purposes.
• Article 49 shall be the obligation of the State to protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interests, declared by or under law made by Parliament to be of national importance, from spoilation, disfigurement, destruction, removal, disposal or export, as the case may be.
• Article 51 of the Indian Constitution serves as a beacon, reflecting a sincere commitment to maintain world peace and security by avoiding disputes and wars for the sake of the entire human species.  

According to Article 51, the State shall make every effort to –

• (a) promote international peace and security.
• (b) maintain just and honourable relations between nations.
• (c) foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in organised peoples’ dealings with one another, and
• (d) encourage the settlement of international disputes through arbitration.