2012 · Q53
The following provision, “Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance” is a :
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionFundamental Rights and DPSP
- AFundamental Right guaranteed by the Constitution of India
- BDirective Principle of State Policy of the Constitution of India
- CFundamental Duty laid down by the Constitution of India
- DPresidential order in accordance with the Constitution of India
Explanation
Article 49 directs the State to protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest declared of national importance. It is part of Part IV — the Directive Principles of State Policy. It is neither a Fundamental Right, nor a Fundamental Duty (Article 51A covers duties such as valuing composite culture), nor a presidential order. Hence option B.