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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India does not expressly address environmental…

Article 48A directs the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. Article 51A(g) gives citizens a duty to protect and improve the…

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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India does not expressly address environmental protection?

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Article 48A directs the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. Article 51A(g) gives citizens a duty to protect and improve the natural environment and have compassion for living creatures. Article 51A(i) instead sets out the duty to safeguard public property and abjure violence. It does not expressly address environmental protection.

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Option A

Incorrect. Article 48A is a Directive Principle of State Policy expressly directing the State to endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.

Option B

Article 51A(i) imposes the duty to safeguard public property and abjure violence. It does not expressly address environmental protection.

Option C

Incorrect. Article 51A(g) imposes a fundamental duty on every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life.

Option D

Article 48A and Article 51A(g) both expressly address environmental protection.

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