Which of the following article/articles of Indian constitution deals with conservation of the forests? 1. Article 46 2. Article 51A 3. Article 16 Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

When the Constitution of India was adopted in 1950, the framers were not aware that in future the issues related to forest conservation may arise.

This was realized later as the Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976 was made and Article 48A was added to the part of Directive Principles of State Policy and Article 51A as a fundamental duty of every citizen of India.
As per Article 48A, the state shall make laws to protect and improve the environment to safeguard the forests of our country.

According to Article 51A (g), it is the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including the forests of our country.

Source: Laxmikanth