Directive Principles of State Policy

The idea of a "Welfare State" in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). The DPSP, outlined in Part IV of the Constitution, are a set of guidelines for the government to achieve social and economic justice. These principles, though not enforceable by courts, provide a framework for the government to strive towards goals like:
- Securing and protecting a social order for the welfare of the people (Article 38).
- Providing adequate means of livelihood for all citizens (Article 39).
- Promoting equal justice and opportunity (Article 39).
- Developing the village panchayats (Article 40).
-Providing free and compulsory education for all children (Article 45).
- Improving public health (Article 47). By outlining these principles, the Constitution emphasizes the government's responsibility for promoting the social and economic well-being of its citizens, reflecting the ideals of a welfare state.

Directive Principles of State Policy Article 51. Promotion of international peace and security. The State shall endeavour to - - promote international peace and security; - maintain just and honourable relations between nations; - foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organised peoples with one another; - encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.

Article 37 The provisions contained in this Part shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. As article 37 is part of DPSP, thus correct answer is 'C'.

The Preamble secures to all citizens of India equality of status and opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination. Preamble embraces three dimensions of justice -
- social - political - economic DPSP Art. 38 To promote the welfare of people by securing a social order permeated by justice-Social, economic and political- and to minimize the inequalities of income, status, facilities and opportunities.