Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth is the violation of

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UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims) General Studies Official Paper-I (Held On: 10 Oct 2021)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points

According to article 39 (c) of the Directive Principles of the Indian Constitution, the operation of the economic system should not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment. Hence the concentration of wealth infringes Directive Principles of State Policy. Hence, Option 2 is correct.

Important Points Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):

Articles 36-51 under Part-IV of the Indian Constitution deal with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
The source of the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) borrowed this idea from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution.
The provisions contained in this Part cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
While most of the Fundamental Rights are negative obligations on the state, DPSPs are positive obligations on the state, though not enforceable in a court of law.
Dr. B R Ambedkar described these principles as ‘novel features’ of the Indian Constitution.
These principles aim at ensuring socio-economic justice for the people and establishing India as a Welfare State.