Protection of environment and whildlife is mentioned in which Article of the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Article 48A

Explanation:

• Article 48A (added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976) directs the State to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife of the country.
• It is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

Information Booster:

• Article 48A is often read with Article 51A(g), which imposes a Fundamental Duty on citizens to protect the environment.
• The 42nd Amendment (also called the "Mini Constitution") introduced this provision.
• Environmental protection in India is supported by laws like the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
• Supreme Court rulings (e.g., MC Mehta cases) expanded the scope of environmental rights under Article 21 (Right to Life).
• Forest and wildlife conservation are also included in the Concurrent List of the Constitution.

Additional Knowledge:

• Article 48: Deals with organization of agriculture and animal husbandry, prohibiting cow slaughter.
• Article 47: Relates to the duty of the State to improve public health and nutrition, and prohibit intoxicating drinks/drugs.
• Article 49: Directs the State to protect monuments and places of national importance.