Which of the following Articles was not inserted by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976?

Correct answer: (a) Article 38

Explanation

Article 38(2) (reducing inequalities in income, status and opportunities) was added by the 44th Amendment (1978), not the 42nd. Article 38(1) was in the original Constitution.

The 42nd Amendment (1976) added these Directive Principles:

• Article 39(f): opportunities for the healthy development of children (a new clause in Article 39);
• Article 39A: equal justice and free legal aid;
• Article 43A: workers' participation in the management of industries;
• Article 48A: protection of the environment, forests and wildlife.