Which of the following directive principles is/are added under 42nd constitutional Amendment Act, 1976? 1. To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. 2. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor. 3. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. They require the State:

To secure opportunities for healthy development of children (Article 39).
To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A).
To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life (Article 48 A).

Source: Laxmikanth.