Given below are two statements regarding constitutional provisions for the protection of environment in India.
Statement I : The state shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
Statement II : It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a), Both Statement I and Statement Il are true
Statement I: The state shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country : It reflects the commitment of the state to protect and improve the environment, as well as to safeguard forests and wildlife within the country. Many countries have similar provisions in their constitutions or laws, recognizing the importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity preservation.
Statement II: It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment : The Constitution of India does include Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) that emphasize the importance of environmental protection. For example, Article 48-A states that "the State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country." Additionally, Article 51-A(g) of the Constitution imposes a fundamental duty on citizens "to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures."