Question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to promote social, economic, and political justice and ensure the welfare of the people?

  1. Article 36
  2. Article 37
  3. Article 38
  4. Article 39

Answer:

Option C: Article 38

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 38”.

Article 38 is the provision in Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy) that mandates the State to strive to promote welfare by securing a social order based on justice—social, economic, and political.

Article 38. State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people.