WBCS.LIVE practice question

The idea of a 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in which part?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Directive Principles of State Policy

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) šŸ“š Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs), contained in Part IV of the Constitution, explicitly embody the grand concept of a 'Welfare State'. These principles provide a comprehensive socio-economic framework for the government to follow. They aim to secure justice, equality, and adequate livelihoods for all citizens, unlike the restrictive police state of the colonial era.