Q. Under Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution, the term “material resources of the community” refers to:
1.All natural resources
2.All public resources
3.All private resources
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation – Under Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution, “material resources of the community” primarily include natural resources (like land, water, minerals) and public resources (like public infrastructure or utilities), which are meant to be distributed to serve the common good. The Supreme Court recently ruled that not all private properties can be classified as “material resources of the community.”
Source: The Hindu
