Directive Principles purpose — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2002
The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:
- political democracy
- social democracy
- Gandhian democracy
- social and economic democracy
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- The Directive Principles of State Policy aim to establish a welfare state based on social and economic justice. They guide the State in formulating policies to reduce inequalities, secure adequate livelihood, promote welfare, and achieve the ideals of social and economic democracy envisioned in the Constitution.
Answer: (d) social and economic democracy
