Given below are two statements regarding constitutional provisions for the protection of environment in India. Statement I: The state shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. Statement II: It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both statements are true. Article48A directs the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. Article51A(g) makes protection and improvement of the natural environment a fundamental duty of citizens.