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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2002
Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Question No. 85Interactive Test Mode
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Q85. The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of the State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:

The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of the State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — social and economic democracy

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The Directive Principles of State Policy aim at establishing social and economic democracy in India. While Fundamental Rights primarily secure political democracy, DPSPs ensure a welfare state committed to socio-economic justice.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q85)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — social and economic democracy

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q85

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 85 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (D): "social and economic democracy". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Fundamental Rights & DPSP". You can explore all repeated questions from Fundamental Rights & DPSP in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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