Which of the following provisions is/are part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) and not the Fundamental Duties (Part IVA) of the Indian Constitution? 1. To protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures. 2. To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Directive Principles of State Policy — question ID 589
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect as a Directive Principle of Part IV because the duty to protect and improve the natural environment (including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife) and to have compassion for living creatures is specifically categorized as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(g) in Part IVA. Statement 2 is correct because the provision for early childhood care and education for children up to six years of age is a DPSP under Article 45 (Part IV) of the Indian Constitution.