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Fundamental Rights & DPSP
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Q70. Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of a Welfare State?

Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of a Welfare State?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Directive Principles of State Policy

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The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) embody the ideal of a 'Welfare State'. Article 38 explicitly mandates the State to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting a social order based on social, economic, and political justice.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q70)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Fundamental Rights & DPSP
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — (a) Directive Principles of State Policy

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q70

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 70 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Polity (Fundamental Rights & DPSP) question is Option (A): "(a) Directive Principles of State Policy". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 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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