The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, which recognised 'cooperative societies' as a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, amended which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is B

1. ​Part IXB: The introduction of this part in the Constitution addresses the formation, regulation, and functioning of cooperative societies in India.​
   

2. Article 19: Guarantees the right to form cooperative societies, emphasizing freedom of association.

3. ​Article 243 deals with the decentralization of powers to local governments, including the powers to legislate on cooperative societies.​
   

4. The amendment aimed at ensuring the effective functioning of cooperatives through democratic elections and governance.