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Q. The directive principle relating to cooperative societies were added through which amendment?

[A] Forty second constitutional amendment act

[B] Forty fourth constitutional amendment act

[C] Eighty sixth constitutional amendment act

[D] Ninety seventh constitutional amendment act

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new Directive Principle relating to cooperative societies.

It requires the state to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies (Article 43B).

Source: Laxmikanth

Q. The directive principle relating to cooperative societies were added through which amendment?

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