Explanation:

- Option 1: Article 297

- The 40th Amendment Act of 1976 actually deals with Article 297.

- This article concerns the ownership and control of land and resources situated at the continental shelf and exclusive economic zone of India.

- Option 2: Article 248

- Article 248 grants the Union Parliament exclusive power to make any law on matters not enumerated in the Concurrent List or the State List.

- This article wasn't specifically addressed by the 40th Amendment.

- Option 3: Article 245

- Article 245 defines the territorial extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States.

- No specific mention in the 40th Amendment regarding this article.

- Option 4: Article 226

- Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue certain writs.

- The 40th Amendment does not address this article.