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Q12·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2020

Welfare State in the Constitution

PolityFundamental Rights, DPSP & DutiesFactual singleEasyStatic

Question

Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?

Options

a

Directive Principles of State Policy

Answer
b

Fundamental Rights

c

Preamble

d

Seventh Schedule

Explanation

The Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Constitution) articulate the socio-economic goals of the nation, explicitly aiming to establish a 'Welfare State' by guiding the State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people (Article 38). > One-line conceptual takeaway: DPSP embodies the concept of a welfare state in India. Answer: (a).

Question details

Year

2020

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q12

Subject

Polity

Sub-topic

Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Duties

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Easy

Nature

Static

Source hint

Constitution Part IV

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