Which of the following Provision is a part of both Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties? 

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  1. Participation of workers in management of industries
  2. Protection of environment
  3. Guardians to provide opportunity for education to children
  4. Uniform Civil Code

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Option 2 : Protection of environment
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The correct answer is the Protection of environment.

Key PointsProtection of the environment

  • Article 51 A (g) of the Indian Constitution
    • “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures.”​
  • The Directive principles under the Indian constitution are directed toward the ideals of building a welfare state. A healthy environment is also one of the elements of the welfare state.
  • Article 48 (A) of the constitution says that
    • “the state shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the country's forests and wildlife”.
  • The 42nd Amendment added this Article, 1976, and places an obligation on the State to protect the environment and wildlife.
  • While not judicially enforceable, Article 48A may become enforceable under the ambit of the right to life under Article 21.
  • Article 21
    • No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

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