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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 36

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 25 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q36

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How many Directive Principles of State Policy were added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 to the original list?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Four.

 

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) to the original list in the Indian Constitution. These are:

  1. Article 39(f): Protection of children and youth from exploitation and moral/material abandonment.

  2. Article 43A: Participation of workers in the management of industries.

  3. Article 48A: Protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife.

  4. Article 39A: Equal justice and free legal aid.
    These additions aimed to strengthen India’s commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice.