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Q91·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2021

Constitutional Provisions Against the Concentration of Wealth

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Question

Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates

Options

a

the Right to Equality

b

the Directive Principles of State Policy

Answer
c

the Right to Freedom

d

the Concept of Welfare

Explanation

Article 39(c) of the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Indian Constitution) explicitly directs the State to ensure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment. > Article 39(c) of the DPSPs explicitly mandates that the state prevent the concentration of wealth to ensure a fairer distribution of resources. Answer: (b).

Question details

Year

2021

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q91

Subject

Polity

Sub-topic

Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Duties

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Easy

Nature

Static

Source hint

M. Laxmikanth Indian Polity / Part IV

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