Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) were added to the Constitution of India by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976?
1. Securing opportunities for the healthy development of children.
2. Promoting equal justice and providing free legal aid to the poor.
3. Minimizing inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities.

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Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) were added to the Constitution of India by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976?
1. Securing opportunities for the healthy development of children.
2. Promoting equal justice and providing free legal aid to the poor.
3. Minimizing inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities.

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The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the Constitution: Article 39 (to secure opportunities for the healthy development of children), Article 39A (to promote equal justice and free legal aid to the poor), Article 43A (participation of workers in management of industries), and Article 48A (protection of environment, forests, and wildlife). On the other hand, the 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added Article 38, which requires the State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities.

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