OPSC OAS 2023 PrelimsPolityQuestion 5
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2023 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which Four Articles of Indian Constitution among the below given Articles were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976?
(1) Art. 24 (A) (2) Art. 28 (A)
(3) Art. 39 (A) (4) Art. 43 (A)
(5) Art. 46 (A) (6) Art. 48 (A)
(7) Art. 144 (A) (8) Art. 323 (A)
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (B) 3, 4, 6 and 7
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 introduced several significant changes to the Indian Constitution, including the addition of new Articles. Some key additions are:
- Article 31C: This article allows laws aimed at giving effect to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) to override certain fundamental rights (specifically, Article 14, Article 19, and Article 31). It was added to give more weight to DPSPs, ensuring that laws promoting social welfare and justice could not be invalidated by courts for violating fundamental rights.
- Article 39A: This article directs the State to ensure equal justice and free legal aid to citizens, emphasizing the importance of providing access to legal resources for the underprivileged.
- Article 43A: This article deals with the promotion of voluntary organizations and participation of workers in the management of industries, aiming for the social and economic welfare of workers.
- Article 48A: It directs the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country, thus making environmental protection a part of State policy.
- Article 51A: This article enshrines the fundamental duties of citizens, listing ten duties like respecting the Constitution, safeguarding public property, and promoting harmony. It aimed at fostering a sense of responsibility towards the nation.
- Article 144A was introduced by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976. This article gave powers to the Supreme Court of India to issue orders or directions in matters concerning disputes or questions of law involving Union and State governments or inter-state relations, particularly in matters of central laws.
- Article 323A was also added by 42 CAA. Administrative Tribunals.
