Question

The goals of Directive Principles of State Policy are as follows:
A. Ensuring of equal pay for all jobs
B. Welfare of people:
social economic and political justice
C. Raising the standard of living; equitable distribution of resources
D. Promotion of international peace Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C Only
• B. A, B, D Only
• C. A, C, D Only
• D. B, C, D Only

Hint:

Directive Principles are:
• Non-justiciable
• Meant for welfare of society
• Included in Part IV of the Constitution

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are guidelines given in Part IV of the Indian Constitution to establish social and economic democracy.

Step 1:
The Directive Principles aim to establish a welfare state and promote justice, equality, and good governance.

Step 2:
Promotion of welfare of the people through social, economic, and political justice is a core objective of DPSP. \[ B \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3:
DPSP also focuses on improving standard of living and equitable distribution of resources. \[ C \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4:
Promotion of international peace and security is mentioned under Article 51. \[ D \text{ is correct} \]

Step 5:
The Constitution specifically mentions equal pay for equal work, not equal pay for all jobs. \[ A \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 6:
Hence, the correct combination is: \[ B,\ C,\ D \text{ Only} \] \[ \boxed{\text{(4) B, C, D Only}} \]