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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the protection of monuments, places, and objects of national importance declared as a Directive Principle of State Policy?

A. Article 48
B. Article 48A
C. Article 49✓ Correct Answer
D. Article 50

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 49 of the Indian Constitution, enshrined under the Directive Principles of State Policy, obligates the State to protect monuments and places of national importance. Other provisions like Article 48 deal with agriculture and animal husbandry, while Article 50 directs the separation of the judiciary from the executive. Directive Principles are non-justiciable guidelines for framing laws in India.

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