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UPSC 2015: The ideal of ‘Welfare State’ in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its
(a)Preamble
(b)Directive Principles of State Policy
(c)Fundamental Rights
(d)Seventh Schedule
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Constitution lays down the Directive Principles, which obligate the State to strive for social, economic and political welfare—capturing the ideal of a ‘Welfare State’. The Preamble merely states broad ideals, Fundamental Rights are justiciable guarantees, and the Seventh Schedule only lists Union-State subjects. ([indiankanoon.org](https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1321836/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (b): Directive Principles of State Policy. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2015, GS Paper 1, as Question 89. It falls under Indian Polity > Directive Principles Of State Policy.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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