SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 34

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. To protect all monuments of historic interest and national importance.

Article 49 of the Constitution of India directs the State to protect monuments, places, and objects of artistic or historic interest that are declared to be of national importance. It emphasizes the duty of the State to safeguard the country’s cultural heritage from spoliation, disfigurement, destruction, or disposal. As part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), this provision highlights the importance of preserving India’s rich cultural legacy for future generations, ensuring continuity of history, art, and heritage.