Which article of the Indian Constitution contains the Fundamental Duties, added upon the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee, emphasizing the duty to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, highly relevant to Kerala's Western Ghats conservation debates?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 51A(g) specifies the fundamental duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment, encompassing forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife. Article 48A addresses similar ecological safeguards but resides within the Directive Principles of State Policy rather than citizen duties. These provisions underscore India's constitutional commitment to sustainable development.