Q12 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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

A Directive Principles of State Policy
B Fundamental Rights
C Preamble
D Seventh Schedule

Correct answer: (a) Directive Principles of State Policy

Explanation

  1. A

    Directive Principles of State Policy

    Directive Principles. Part IV is the Welfare State programme.

  2. B

    Fundamental Rights

    Fundamental Rights. Limits on the State, not the welfare charter.

  3. C

    Preamble

    Preamble. Justice is named; the operational welfare list is Part IV.

  4. D

    Seventh Schedule

    Seventh Schedule. Competences, not the ideal.

Summary. Official key is (a). The ideal of a Welfare State is declared in the Directive Principles of State Policy — social, economic and educational aims the State is to pursue.

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