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Q82 (IAS/2020) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties › Directive Principles framework Official Key

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

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The correct answer is Option 1: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

The concept of a Welfare State aims at promoting the socio-economic well-being of its citizens and ensuring social justice. This ideal is explicitly enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution through the DPSPs (Articles 36-51). Specifically, Article 38 directs the State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people by minimizing inequalities in income, status, and opportunity.

  • Fundamental Rights (Option 2): These primarily provide "Political Democracy" and act as limitations on tyranny, rather than defining the positive obligations of a welfare state.
  • Preamble (Option 3): While it mentions "Justice" and "Socialism," the detailed framework for achieving these welfare goals is operationalized through the DPSPs.
  • Seventh Schedule (Option 4): This merely deals with the division of legislative powers between the Union and States.

Therefore, the DPSPs are the primary instruments that mandate the State to establish a social and economic democracy.

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Q. Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State ? [A] Directive Principles of State Policy [B] Fundamental …
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Origin: Books + Current Affairs Fairness: Moderate fairness Books / CA: 5/10 · 2.5/10

This is a classic 'Sitter' directly lifted from the introductory lines of the DPSP chapter in Laxmikanth or D.D. Basu. It tests the fundamental distinction between 'Political Democracy' (Fundamental Rights) and 'Social/Economic Democracy' (DPSP). If you missed this, you are skimming headings instead of reading the conceptual definitions.

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Statement 1
Do the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India declare the ideal of a Welfare State?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
Presence: 5/5
“a IDirective Principles of State Policy According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Directive Princ iples of State Policy is a 'novel feature' of the Indian Constitution. They are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution. They ca n be classified into three broad categoriessocia listic, Gandhian and liberal-intell ectual. The Directive Principles are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy. They seek to establish a 'welfare state' in India. However, unlike the Fundamental Rights, the directives are 11011 justiciable in nature, that is, they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states the Directive Principles 'seek to establish a "welfare state" in India'.
  • Links the Directives to promotion of social and economic democracy, which underpins the welfare-state ideal.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY > p. 177
Presence: 5/5
“Scope of the directives. It shall be the duty of the State to follow these principles both in the matter of administration as well as in the making of laws. They embody -the object of the State under the republican Constitution, namely, that it is to be a "Welfare State" and not a mere "Police State". Most of these directives, it will be seen, aim at the establishment of the economic and social democracy which is pledged for in the Preamble.”
Why this source?
  • Says it is the duty of the State to follow these principles and that they 'embody... that it is to be a "Welfare State"'.
  • Connects the Directives to the Preamble's pledge of economic and social democracy, reinforcing the welfare aim.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > The Supreme Court of India in National Legal Services Authority v UOI, observed: > p. 185
Presence: 5/5
“But a welfare State, where the State has a positive duty to ensure to its citizens social and economic justice and the dignity of the individual. It would serve as an "Instrument of Instructions" upon all future governments, irrespective of their party creeds. The socialistic approach has been further emphasised by the 42nd and 44th Amendment Acts, as pointed out earlier. (ii) Though these Directives are not enforceable by the courts and if the Government of the day fails to carry out these objects no court can make the .”
Why this source?
  • Records the Supreme Court observation that a welfare state imposes a positive duty on the State for social and economic justice and dignity of the individual.
  • Describes Directives as an 'Instrument of Instructions' for governments to achieve the welfare-state objectives.
Statement 2
Do Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India declare the ideal of a Welfare State?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
Strength: 5/5
“a IDirective Principles of State Policy According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Directive Princ iples of State Policy is a 'novel feature' of the Indian Constitution. They are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution. They ca n be classified into three broad categoriessocia listic, Gandhian and liberal-intell ectual. The Directive Principles are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy. They seek to establish a 'welfare state' in India. However, unlike the Fundamental Rights, the directives are 11011 justiciable in nature, that is, they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation.”
Why relevant

States explicitly that Directive Principles seek to establish a 'welfare state' and contrasts them with Fundamental Rights (non-justiciable vs justiciable).

How to extend

A student could use this rule to infer that welfare aims are primarily located in Directive Principles rather than in Fundamental Rights and then check the text/location of provisions on a map of the Constitution (Part IV vs Part III).

Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > p. 92
Strength: 5/5
“The History of the demand for Fundamental Rights was that "abstract declarations are useless, unless there is the will and the means to make them effective". But India's nationalist opinion, since the time of the Nehru Report, was definitely in favour of a Bill of Rights, because the experience gathered from the British regime was that a subservient Legislature might serve as a handmaid to the Executive in committing inroads upon individual liberty. Regardless of the British opinion, therefore, the makers of our Constitution adopted Fundamental Rights to safeguard individual liberty and also for ensuring (together with the Directive Principles) social, economic and political justice for every member of the community.​ That they have succeeded in this venture is the testimony of an ardent observer of the Indian Constitution.”
Why relevant

Says Fundamental Rights were adopted to safeguard individual liberty and 'also for ensuring (together with the Directive Principles) social, economic and political justice'.

How to extend

One could extend this by examining specific Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles provisions to see whether welfare goals are framed as rights or as policy directives.

Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 4: OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF OUR CONSTITUTION > OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF OUR CONSTITUTION > p. 46
Strength: 4/5
“The idea of incorporating in the Constitution a "Bill of Rights" has been taken from the Constitution of the United States. But the guarantee of individual rights in our Constitution has been very carefully balanced with the need for the security of the State itself. American experience demonstrates that a written guarantee of fundamental rights has a tendency to engender an atomistic view towards society and the State which may at times prove to be dangerous to the common welfare. Of course. Instead of leaving the matter to the off-chance of judicial protection in particular cases, the Indian Constitution makes each of the fundamental rights subject to legislative control under the terms of the Constitution itself, apart from those exceptional cases where the interests of national security, integrity or welfare should exclude the application of fundamental rights altogether [Articles 3IA-31C]."”
Why relevant

Explains that Fundamental Rights are balanced with the need for common welfare and are made subject to legislative control under constitutional terms.

How to extend

A student might check which Fundamental Rights are subject to restrictions and compare those restrictions to welfare-oriented legislation to judge if FRs 'declare' welfare ideals or merely accommodate them.

Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 3: THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION > THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION > p. 30
Strength: 5/5
“have the right to an adequate means of livelihood" [Article 39(a)], "just and humane conditions of work" [Article 42], and "a decent standard of life and full enjoyment of leisure and social and cultural opportunities"[Article 43]. Our Supreme Court has come to hold that the right to dignity is a fundamental right. In order to remove poverty, and to bring about a socio-economic revolution, the list of Directives was widened by the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976, and it was provided that—in order that such welfare measures for the benefit of the masses may not be defeated—any measure for the implementation of any of the Directives shall be immune from any attack in the Courts on the ground that such measure contravenes any person's fundamental rights under Article 14 or 1937”
Why relevant

Lists Directive Principles (Articles 39(a), 42, 43) that impose socio-economic welfare duties and notes amendments (42nd) widened Directives and insulated measures implementing them from certain judicial attacks.

How to extend

One could compare the substantive content of these Directive provisions with Fundamental Rights provisions to see whether welfare commitments are enforceable rights or non-justiciable aims.

Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties IJl > p. 119
Strength: 4/5
“This is what is meant by saying that the Indian Constitution attempts to strike a balance between individual liberty and social control. The "State", in this context, includes not only the legislative authorities of the Union and the states but also other local or statutory 81 authorities, eg, municipalities, local boards, etc, within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.”
Why relevant

States the Constitution attempts to strike a balance between individual liberty and social control — indicating a constitutional design where welfare/social goals may temper absolute individual rights.

How to extend

A student could apply this balancing principle to specific cases where welfare legislation limits Fundamental Rights to assess whether FRs themselves 'declare' welfare or are instruments balanced against it.

Statement 3
Does the Preamble of the Constitution of India declare the ideal of a Welfare State?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 3: THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION > EVERY Constitution has a philosophy of its own. > p. 22
Presence: 5/5
“INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA It will be seen that the ideal embodied in the above The Preamble. Resolution is faithfully reflected in the Preamble to the Constitution, which, as amended in 1976,​ summarises the aims and objects of the Constitution: WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all; FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and the unity and integrity of the Nation: IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITU-TION.”
Why this source?
  • Contains the Preamble text (as amended 1976) that declares India a 'SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC'.
  • Explicitly lists 'JUSTICE, social, economic and political' as objectives — social and economic justice are core to a welfare-state ideal.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 5: Preamble of the Constitution > INGREDIENTS OF THE PREAMBLE > p. 42
Presence: 4/5
“The Preamble reveals four ingredients or components: • 1. Source of authority of the Constitution: The Preamble states that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India. • 2. Nature of the Indian State: It declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic and republican polity. • 3. Objectives of the Constitution: It specifies justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the objectives. • 4. Date of adoption of the Constitution: It stipulates November 26, 1949, as the date.”
Why this source?
  • Identifies the Preamble's declared nature of the Indian State, including the term 'socialist'.
  • Links the Preamble's components (sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republican) to the constitution's character, supporting welfare-state interpretation.
Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 10: The Constitution of India — An Introduction > EQUALITY > p. 225
Presence: 3/5
“All are equal before the law. The social inequalities have to be ended. The government should ensure equal opportunity for all. Note: The terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added in the Preamble through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976 Fig. 10.16. Preamble of the Indian Constitution 225Governance and Democracy 10 – The Constitution of India — An Introduction and 10 – The Constitution of India — An Introduction”
Why this source?
  • Explains the Preamble's social aims by noting the need to end social inequalities and ensure equal opportunity — practical welfare-state goals.
  • Notes that 'Socialist' was added to the Preamble, tying the amendment to welfare-oriented objectives.
Statement 4
Does the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India declare the ideal of a Welfare State?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 2/5
"exceptions of items reserved unto the people — by the virtue of Fundamental Rights — and items reserved unto the States by the virtue of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, Parliament can make laws on virtually any subject within India’s territory, and, in exceptional cases, extra-territorially."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly describes the Seventh Schedule as reserving items to the States (i.e., a division-of-powers instrument), not as stating constitutional ideals.
  • Nearby text lists the Preamble's objectives (justice, liberty, equality, fraternity) separately, implying ideals are expressed in the Preamble rather than the Seventh Schedule.
Web source
Presence: 1/5
"Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India"
Why this source?
  • Lists the Seventh Schedule as one of the Schedules to the Constitution, indicating it is part of the distribution/administrative schedules rather than a clause declaring ideological objectives.
  • Presence in a schedules list supports that the Seventh Schedule is a structural/subject-matter allocation tool, not a statement of the Welfare State ideal.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 92: World Constitutions > 2015 TEST PAPER > p. 750
Strength: 4/5
“The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its • Ca) Preamble • (b) Directive Principles of State Policy • (c) Fundamental Rights • Cd) Seventh Schedule • 15. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the • (a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people• (b) Parliament can amend the Constitution• (c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved• (d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha”
Why relevant

This source presents a multiple‑choice item that lists the Seventh Schedule as one of several possible places where the 'ideal of Welfare State' might be enshrined, indicating that at least some texts mention the Seventh Schedule in discussions of the Welfare State.

How to extend

A student could compare this list with authoritative statements on where the Welfare State ideal actually appears (Preamble, DPSPs) to test whether inclusion of the Seventh Schedule is accurate or a distractor.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 15: Regional Development and Planning > 2. The Second-Level or State Level Planning > p. 56
Strength: 5/5
“works and industries). • (b) Social welfare departments (having the departments of education, health and social welfare).• (c) Coordinating departments (having home, revenue, finance and planning departments). Since the Indian Union is a federation of States, the framers of the Constitution have provided for division of powers between the Centre and the States, so that the chances of confrontation between the two levels of government may be minimised. The division of powers between the Centre and the States is according to the seventh schedule and Article 246 of the Constitution. Article 246 gives three lists of subjects: 1. Union List (containing 97 items), 2.”
Why relevant

This snippet states the Seventh Schedule provides the division of powers between Centre and States (Union, State and Concurrent Lists), showing the Schedule's primary subject‑matter is allocation of legislative subjects, not declaratory statements of state ideology.

How to extend

Using a basic map of constitutional provisions, a student could check whether a division‑of‑powers list typically contains ideological declarations (it does not), thus casting doubt on the Seventh Schedule being the locus of the Welfare State ideal.

Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 1: CONSTITUTION: WHY AND HOW? > Chapter 1: Constitution: Why and How? > p. 7
Strength: 4/5
“The framers of the Indian Constitution, for example, thought that each individual in society should have all that is necessary for them to lead a life of minimal dignity and social self-respect — minimum material well-being, education etc. The Indian Constitution enables the government to take positive welfare measures some of which are legally enforceable. As we go on studying the Indian Constitution, we shall find that such enabling”
Why relevant

This source explains the framers intended the Constitution to enable positive welfare measures and explicitly links the Welfare State ideal to constitutional enabling provisions (not to schedules of legislative lists).

How to extend

A student could contrast where enabling/welfare norms are located (Preamble, Directive Principles, specific Articles) with where the Seventh Schedule is placed in the Constitution to judge plausibility.

Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 32: MINORITIES, SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES > CHAP. 32] MINORITIES, SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES 457 > p. 458
Strength: 4/5
“Their function is to formulate and review the working of schemes for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes 'lnd to advise the Government of India on matters relating to these castes and tribes. (vii) Financial aid for the implementation of these welfare schemes is provided [or in Article 275(1) which requires the Union to give grants-in-aid to the states for meeting the costs of schemes of welfare of the Scheduled Tribes and for raising the level of administration of the Scheduled Castes in a state to that of the administration of the areas of that state.”
Why relevant

This snippet identifies specific welfare provisions and grants (Article 275, Fifth and Sixth Schedules referenced) governing welfare of Scheduled Castes/Tribes, showing welfare content is tied to particular Articles and other Schedules rather than the Seventh Schedule.

How to extend

A student could list where concrete welfare provisions appear (Articles and certain Schedules) and note the absence/presence of such provisions in the Seventh Schedule to evaluate the statement.

Pattern takeaway: The exam frequently tests the 'Character' of constitutional parts. You must know which part is 'Justiciable', which is 'Fundamental to Governance', and which establishes 'Political' vs 'Economic' democracy. These are fixed, keyword-based associations in standard polity texts.
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter. Direct text match from Laxmikanth (Chapter: Directive Principles) and NCERT Class XI (Indian Constitution at Work).
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: The 'Philosophy of the Constitution' theme—specifically distinguishing the functional roles of Part III (Rights) vs Part IV (Policy/Welfare).
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Memorize the specific epithets: (1) Political Democracy = Fundamental Rights; (2) Social & Economic Democracy = DPSP; (3) 'Novel Feature' (Ambedkar) = DPSP; (4) 'Conscience of the Constitution' (Granville Austin) = FR + DPSP; (5) 'Instrument of Instructions' (1935 Act) = DPSP.
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: UPSC loves the 'Location of Ideals' format. Don't confuse the Preamble (the vision) with DPSP (the directive to act). Always ask: Is this a limit on the state (FR) or a positive duty of the state (DPSP)?
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Directive Principles as constitutional basis for Welfare State
💡 The insight

Directive Principles require the State to aim at establishing a Welfare State and securing social and economic democracy.

High-yield for UPSC polity and GS-II: it ties constitutional vision (Preamble) to policy obligations and is frequently examined in questions on social justice, governance and State duties. Mastering this helps answer essay, mains and interview questions on welfare policies and constitutional aims.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY > p. 177
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 92: World Constitutions > 2015 TEST PAPER > p. 750
🔗 Anchor: "Do the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India declare..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Non-justiciability and advisory character
💡 The insight

Directive Principles are non-justiciable recommendations that guide legislation and administration rather than creating enforceable individual rights.

Crucial for UPSC mapping of rights vs. directives, conflict resolution (when directives clash with Fundamental Rights), and constitutional amendment issues. Useful for policy-analysis answers and questions on judicial review and legislative priorities.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
  • Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: RIGHTS IN THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION > Non-justiciable rights > p. 46
🔗 Anchor: "Do the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India declare..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Classification of Directive Principles (Socialistic, Gandhian, Liberal-Intellectual)
💡 The insight

Directive Principles are grouped into socialistic, Gandhian and liberal-intellectual categories, reflecting diverse welfare and policy goals.

Helps in concretely linking types of directives to policy areas (labor, rural development, cooperatives, etc.), enabling precise answers in mains and objective papers about aims and examples of directives.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 9: Directive Principles of State Policy > UTILITY OF DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES > p. 113
🔗 Anchor: "Do the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India declare..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Directive Principles and the Welfare State
💡 The insight

Directive Principles of State Policy are the constitutional provisions aimed at establishing a welfare state.

High-yield for UPSC because questions often ask where the welfare-state ideal is located in the Constitution; connects directly to Preamble, socio-economic justice, and policy-making debates. Mastering this clarifies distinctions in justiciability and the constitutional basis for welfare legislation.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 3: THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION > THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION > p. 30
🔗 Anchor: "Do Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India declare the ideal of a Welfar..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Fundamental Rights vs Directive Principles — Complementary Roles
💡 The insight

Fundamental Rights protect individual liberties while Directive Principles pursue social, economic and political justice; together they aim to realise constitutional welfare goals.

Crucial for answering UPSC questions about constitutional philosophy, conflict-resolution between rights and policy, and landmark jurisprudence reconciling the two. Helps in essay and ethics answers on balancing liberty and social control.

📚 Reading List :
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > p. 92
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties IJl > p. 119
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 3: THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION > THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION > p. 26
🔗 Anchor: "Do Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India declare the ideal of a Welfar..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Justiciability and Legislative Control of Rights and Directives
💡 The insight

Fundamental Rights are enforceable by courts and subject to constitutional limitations; Directive Principles are non‑justiciable and require legislative action for implementation.

Essential for questions on enforcement, scope of judicial review, and the limits of constitutional remedies; equips aspirants to analyse cases where welfare measures conflict with individual rights and to discuss amendment and policy implications.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > IDirective Principles of State Policy > p. 30
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > CHAP. 81 > p. 151
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 4: OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF OUR CONSTITUTION > OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF OUR CONSTITUTION > p. 46
🔗 Anchor: "Do Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India declare the ideal of a Welfar..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Preamble's 'Socialist' label and Welfare State
💡 The insight

The Preamble's description of India as 'socialist' directly connects to the welfare-state ideal of prioritising social and economic justice.

High-yield: knowing that 'socialist' appears in the Preamble helps answer questions about the constitutional vision of the state and its welfare obligations; links to topics on Directive Principles, socio-economic justice, and constitutional amendments. Enables answers on state ideology, policy direction, and interpretation of constitutional objectives.

📚 Reading List :
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 3: THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION > EVERY Constitution has a philosophy of its own. > p. 22
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 5: Preamble of the Constitution > INGREDIENTS OF THE PREAMBLE > p. 42
🔗 Anchor: "Does the Preamble of the Constitution of India declare the ideal of a Welfare St..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The 'Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 is the direct precursor to DPSP. A likely future question: 'Which feature of the 1935 Act resembles the Directive Principles?'

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

Functional Logic: 'Welfare' requires positive action (spending money, making schemes). Fundamental Rights are generally 'Negative' (telling the State what NOT to do). The Seventh Schedule is just a list of topics. The Preamble is a summary. Only DPSP contains the 'Directives' for positive State action necessary for welfare.

🔗 Mains Connection

Bridge to GS-II (Social Justice): When writing Mains answers on schemes like MGNREGA or Ayushman Bharat, explicitly cite them as 'tools to realize the Welfare State ideal of Part IV'. This connects static polity to dynamic governance.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2015 · Q89 Relevance score: 7.85

The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

CDS-II · 2017 · Q68 Relevance score: 4.35

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Directive Principles of State Policy are meant for promoting social and economic democracy in India. 2. The Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution of India are ordinarily subject to reasonable restrictions. 3. Secularism is one of the basic features of Constitution of any country. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

CDS-I · 2017 · Q118 Relevance score: 4.09

Which one of the following statements relating to the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct?

IAS · 2012 · Q31 Relevance score: 3.61

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?