The Supreme Court adopted principle of ldquo Sustainable Development rdquo and that ldquo Precaution...........

Indian Polity Articles and Schedules

The Supreme Court adopted principle of “Sustainable Development” and that “Precautionary Principle” and “Polluter Pay Principle” are acceptable as part of the law of the country on basis of which of the following provisions of the Constitution?

Article 51-A(g), Article 21, Article 48A

Article 51-A(h), Article 21, Article 41

Article 51-A(f), Article 19, Article 46

Article 51-A(k), Article 21, Article 43B

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Explanation:

1. Article 51A(g) deals with sustainable development principle. "To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures."

2. Precautionary principle means "In order to protect the environment, the precautionary approach shall be widely applied by States according to their capabilities. Where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation. Article 21 deals with Precautionary principle.

3. Article 48 A deals with "Polluter pay principle."