GK
ECOLOGY BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Insertion of Article 48-A
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Insertion of Article 51-A (g)
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Insertion of Article 48-A and 51-A (g)
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In order to support conservation of environment, Constitution was amended by 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. By virtue of the amendment, Articles 48A and Article 51A(g) were inserted in the Constitution. Article 48A, interalia, provides that the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment.
Detailed explanation-2: -The 42nd Amendment changed the description of India from a “sovereign democratic republic” to a “sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation".
Detailed explanation-3: -Article 51-A (g), says that “It shall be duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life and to have compassion for living creatures.” The Directive principles under the Indian constitution directed towards ideals of building welfare state.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Preamble has been amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), which added three new words-socialist, secular and integrity.
Detailed explanation-5: -Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life.-The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.".