Which of the following Directive Principles is not added by way of amendment of the constitution:

Solution

● Option 1 and 2 are incorrect: To secure opportunities for healthy development of children and To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A) was added by the The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. ● Option 3 is correct: To secure equitable distribution of material resources of the community for the common good has been provided in Article 39 of Constitution. This has been cited by the Supreme Court during the verdict regarding coal blocks and Spectrum bands. ● Option 4 is incorrect: The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one more Directive Principle which requires the State to minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities