The concept of a welfare state is included in the Constitution of India in-

Correct answer: (a) The Directive Principles of State Policy

Explanation

The concept of the Welfare State has been included in the Constitution of India under the Directive Principles of State Policy. These are included in Part IV, under Articles 36 to 51. The Preamble of the Constitution of India also states the objectives of governance, such as ensuring social, economic and political justice; freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; and equality of status and opportunity, which reflect the ideal of a welfare state. Further, the Directive Principles also give directions to the State for establishing a welfare state. Thus, the idea of a welfare state is found in both the Preamble and the Directive Principles. However, if there is no option to select both, then the answer will be the Directive Principles of State Policy.