Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?
✓ Correct answer: b) Participation of workers in the management of industries
ExplanationThe 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, was enacted during the Emergency period under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.It significantly altered the Constitution adding in the Preamble socialist, secular, and integrity objectives.UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 172 Option (b) is correct: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added three new Directive Principles to the original list and they are:Article 39 A: To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.Article 43 A: To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.Article 48 A: To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife.Other additions to DPSPs were :44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 added Article 38(2): The State shall strive to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities among individuals and groups residing in different areas or engaged in different occupations.86th Amendment Act of 2002: It modified Article 45 and introduced Article 21A, making elementary education a fundamental right.75
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