The correct answer is Article 48A.![image](//cdn. Points

• Article 48A of the Indian Constitution is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

• It mandates that the State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.

• Article 48A was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.

• It reflects the environmental consciousness of the Constitution and emphasizes sustainable development for future generations.

• The article complements Article 51A(g), which imposes a duty on citizens to protect and improve the natural environment.![image](//cdn. Information**

• Article 44A

• No such article exists in the Indian Constitution. It is likely a typographical error or a distractor in the options provided.

• Article 43A

• Article 43A was added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.

• It directs the State to take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.

• This article emphasizes the concept of industrial democracy and promotes harmonious relations between labor and management.

• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

• DPSPs are enshrined in Part IV of the Constitution, from Articles 36 to 51.

• They are guidelines for the State to establish a just society and are non-justiciable in nature, meaning they are not enforceable by the courts.

• They aim to achieve socio-economic justice, reduce inequality, and ensure the welfare of citizens.

• The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added Articles 39A, 43A, and 48A to strengthen the DPSPs.