Question
Download Solution PDFWhich Constitutional Amendment Act relates to the protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 3.
Key Points
- The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 is known as the "Mini Constitution" and introduced significant changes to the Indian Constitution. Hence, option 3 is correct.
- It added Article 48A to the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV):
- "The State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country."
- It also added Article 51A(g) under Fundamental Duties (Part IVA):
- "It shall be the duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife..."
- This amendment marked a turning point in India's environmental legislation, embedding ecological concerns into the constitutional framework.
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