Which one of the following concerns has found a place in both Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy?
[amp_mcq option1=”Safeguard of public property” option2=”Protection and improvement of environment, forests and wildlife” option3=”Respect for the rich composite culture” option4=”Promotion of cooperative societies” correct=”option2″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2018
Article 48A of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) states that “The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.” Article 51A(g) of the Fundamental Duties states that “it shall be the duty of every citizen of India… to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.” Thus, the concern for the protection and improvement of the environment, forests, and wildlife is present in both DPSPs and Fundamental Duties.
Both the State (via DPSPs) and the citizens (via Fundamental Duties) have a responsibility towards protecting and improving the environment.