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UPPCS · Question 142

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Directive Principles are important for economic, social and political functions in a modern democratic State. Reason (R): The core objective of Directive Principles is to establish economic and social democracy. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
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Answer: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

DPSPs aim at a welfare state and economic and social democracy, which is why they guide governance in a modern democracy.