Which Directive Principle aims to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting the social order?

Question: Which Directive Principle aims to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting the social order?

Options:

• A) Article 38 – State shall strive to promote welfare of the people
• B) Article 39 – Just distribution of resources
• C) Article 40 – Village panchayats
• D) Article 41 – Right to work

Correct Answer: A) Article 38 – State shall strive to promote welfare of the people

Explanation:
Article 38 states that the State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order in which justice (social, economic, and political) is secured in all institutions of national life. This is the overarching principle that guides all other Directive Principles.

Read More: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)