Welfare State in the Constitution
Question
Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?
Options
Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Rights
Preamble
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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