Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State ?
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Answer: A. The Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) set goals like social and economic justice, adequate livelihood and public health. Article 38 asks the State to promote the welfare of the people. This is the ideal of a welfare state.
Watch for: The Preamble mentions social and economic justice, so it looks right, but the welfare goals are set out in the DPSPs.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Wrong because Fundamental Rights mainly limit the State and protect individuals.
- C. Wrong because the Preamble mentions justice, but the welfare-state programme is laid out in Part IV.
- D. Wrong because the Seventh Schedule only lists subjects for the Union and States.
Source to check: Constitution of India, Part IV, Article 38; NCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 2
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