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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Directive Principles of State Policy
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Standard Reference VerifiedThe concept of a 'Welfare State' is enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Directive Principles of State Policy), particularly under Article 38, which directs the state to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people.
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