Which Article of the Constitution of India states about the directive for the state to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) Article 38

• Article 38 of the Constitution of India directs the State to strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting a social order in which justice—social, economic, and political—shall inform all institutions of national life.

• It is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) under Part IV of the Constitution.

• Article 38(1): Emphasizes creating a social order based on justice in all spheres.

• Article 38(2): Directs the State to minimize income inequalities, and inequalities in status, facilities, and opportunities.

• This Article is not enforceable by courts but is fundamental in the governance of the country.

• It reflects the vision of the Constitution to build an egalitarian society through welfare-based governance.

• The idea of social justice in Article 38 draws inspiration from the Irish Constitution.

• Article 37: Declares that the Directive Principles are not enforceable by any court, but they are fundamental in the governance of the country.

• Article 39: Deals with principles like equal pay for equal work, adequate means of livelihood, and distribution of material resources.

• Article 40: Directs the State to organize Village Panchayats and empower them as self-governing institutions.

• The Directive Principles were included to achieve the goals of the Preamble and the concept of a Welfare State.