Question

Which of the following were added to the Directive Principles by amendments to the Constitution?
I. To protect and improve the environment and safeguard wild life.
II. Right of workers to participate in management of industries.
III. Right to work
IV. To protect and maintain places of historic interest.

• A. I and III
• B. II and IV
• C. I, III and IV
• D. I and II

Answer 1

The correct option is D I and II

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added new Directive Principles. Two of them require the State to:

Take steps for securing the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43A).

Protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48A).