Gandhian Principles is studied as part of "Directive Principles" (Constitutional Framework) in Indian Polity. Part IV (Articles 36–51) contains Directive Principles of State Policy — non-justiciable guidelines for governance, classified into socialist, Gandhian and liberal-intellectual.

In the examination context, gandhian principles carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.