Q. Which of the following was/were added to the list of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) through 42th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976?
1. Minimizing inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities.
2. Promoting equal justice and providing free legal aid to the poor.
3. Securing the participation of workers in the management of industries.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer
Statement 1 is incorrect. The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one more Directive Principle, which requires the State to minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities (Article 38). Hence, 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). Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
- To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A). Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
- To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life (Article 48 A).
