Which Directive Principle of State Policy is NOT added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of the Constitution of India?​

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Promotion of democratic control of co-operative societies

Explanation:

• The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, added several Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) to the Constitution, including:
• Article 39A: Promotion of equal justice and free legal aid
• Article 43A: Participation of workers in the management of industries
• Article 48A: Protection and improvement of the environment, forests, and wildlife
• However, the promotion of democratic control of co-operative societies is not a part of the 42nd Amendment. It was introduced later by the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011, under Article 43B.

Information Booster:

• 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 is also called the "Mini Constitution" due to its wide-ranging changes.
• It added three new DPSPs: Articles 39A, 43A, and 48A.
• 97th Amendment Act (2011) inserted Part IXB related to co-operative societies and Article 43B under DPSPs.
• Article 43B urges the State to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of co-operative societies.

Additional Information (Why other options are incorrect):

• (A) Secure participation of workers in industries – Added by 42nd Amendment under Article 43A.
• (C) Protection of environment, forests, and wildlife – Inserted by 42nd Amendment under Article 48A.
• (D) Promotion of equal justice and free legal aid – Added by 42nd Amendment under Article 39A.