- Fundamental Duties: Article 51A(g) states that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures. - Directive Principles of State Policy: Article 48A states that the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. This was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. - Seventh Schedule: List III (Concurrent List) includes 'Forests' (Entry 17A) and 'Protection of wild animals and birds' (Entry 17B). Both the Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws on these subjects. - Fundamental Rights: Protection of wildlife is not explicitly listed as a Fundamental Right.
Protection of wildlife comes under which of the following in the Constitution of India? (i) Fundamental Duties (ii) Directive Principles (iii) Seventh Schedule (iv) Fundamental Rights Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2023 · Topic: Directive Principles of State Policy (Features of Directive Principles of State Policy)
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