Which Indian Constitutional Amendment Act has NOT amended anything in the Directive Principles of the State Policy?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 48th Amendment Act

Explanation:

• The 48th Amendment Act of 1984 did not amend anything in the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
• This amendment primarily focused on the representation of Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of states, but it did not alter the provisions related to the DPSP, which are outlined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.
• While the DPSP guide the government in formulating policies, the 48th Amendment did not make any changes to these principles.

Information Booster:

• The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) serve as guidelines for the governance of India, aimed at ensuring social and economic justice. These principles are intended to influence the creation of laws and policies, but they are not legally enforceable.
• Some of the key articles in the DPSP include:
• Article 38: State to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting a social order based on justice.
• Article 39: Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State, such as ensuring adequate means of livelihood and equal pay for equal work.
• Article 41: Right to work, education, and public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, etc.
• Article 43: State to secure a living wage, conditions of work, and to promote cottage industries.
• Article 45: Provision for free and compulsory education for children (added through the 86th Amendment).
• Article 47: Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living, and to improve public health.

Additional Knowledge:
(a) 86th Amendment Act: This amendment added Article 45 to make free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years.
(b) 42nd Amendment Act: This amended the DPSP by introducing Article 39A, which ensures equal justice and free legal aid and modifying other provisions like Article 41 (right to work, education, and public assistance).
(d) 97th Amendment Act: This amended the DPSP by introducing Article 43B, promoting the establishment and development of cooperative societies.