UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2020

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

  1. Directive Principles of State Policy
  2. Fundamental Rights
  3. Preamble
  4. Seventh Schedule

Answer

Correct Answer

Directive Principles of State Policy

Explanation

The Directive Principles (Part IV) embody the concept of a welfare state, with socio-economic goals such as Article 38 (social order and minimising inequalities).

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