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Q15 (CISF/2025) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties

Which of the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) under the Constitution of India is/are correct ?
1. DPSPs strive to minimise inequalities of income amongst individuals and groups.
2. They strive to minimise inequalities of status amongst individuals and groups.
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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: A

Explanation

The question tests the literal text of Article 38(2) of the Indian Constitution (added by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978). This article makes a specific distinction between the verbs used for income and status:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The State shall strive to minimise the inequalities in income, not only amongst individuals but also amongst groups.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The State shall endeavour to eliminate (not minimise) inequalities in status, facilities, and opportunities.

In competitive exams, precision is key. Since the Constitution uses 'minimise' specifically for income and 'eliminate' for status, Statement 2 is considered technically incorrect due to the misapplied terminology. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

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