Article 48A, which directs the State to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife, was added by

the 44th Amendment, 1978Correct answerYour answerthe 73rd Amendment, 1992Correct answerYour answerthe 42nd Amendment, 1976Correct answerYour answerthe 86th Amendment, 2002Correct answerYour answer

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The 42nd Amendment of 1976 inserted Article 48A among the Directive Principles.
It added the matching Fundamental Duty in Article 51A(g): to protect the natural environment and have compassion for living creatures.

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Article 48A, which directs the State to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife, was added by

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