Which Article of the Indian Constitution mandates that the state should protect every monument or place of artistic or historic interest?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Article 49.
· Article 49 falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Constitution) and mandates that the state shall protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest declared by or under law made by Parliament to be of national importance from spoliation, disfigurement, destruction, removal, disposal, or export, as the case may be.
· This means that the state has a constitutional duty to safeguard monuments, places, and objects that have historical or artistic value.
· This protection is essential for preserving India's cultural heritage for future generations.
Facts to remember:
· Article 49: Protection of monuments and places of artistic or historic interest.
· Article 39A: Provision of free legal aid to ensure justice for all.
· Article 50: Separation of judiciary from the executive.
· Article 48A: Protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife.