Multiple choice

The directive regarding protection of forests and wildlife was

  1. added by the 42nd Amendment Act

  2. added by the 39th Amendment Act

  3. added by the 44th Amendment Act

  4. provided by the original Constitution itself
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Explanation

The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) added Article 48A to the Directive Principles, which specifically deals with protection of forests and wildlife. This was part of the environmental protection amendments during the Emergency period. The original Constitution did not contain this provision.

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