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Which of the following Directive Principles was NOT added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976?

  1. Article 39A – Free legal aid to the poor
  2. Article 43A – Participation of workers in management
  3. Article 48A – Protection of environment
  4. Article 40 – Organisation of village panchayats

Answer:

Option D: Article 40 – Organisation of village panchayats

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 40 – Organisation of village panchayats”.

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

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