Question

Which of the following Directive Principles did not form part of the original Constitution and were added through constitutional amendments ?

a. To minimise inequality in income.

b. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife.

c. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

d. To ensure equal justice and free legal aid to the poor.

e. To secure adequate means of livelihood for all citizens. 

1. a, b and c 
2. b, c and d
3. c, d and e
4. a, b and d 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : a, b and d 

The Correct Answer is a, b and d.

• Various Directive Principles added by the various amendment are as follows:
• By 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 4 new Directive Principle

1. To secure opportunities for the healthy development of children (Article 39)
2. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor( Article 39-A)
3. To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries ( Article 43-A)
4. Promotion of co-operative societies ( Article 43-B)
5. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife ( Article 48-A)

• 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)