Identifying Shared Constitutional Concerns

This question asks to find a subject that is addressed in both the Fundamental Duties (Part IV-A) and the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) of the Indian Constitution.

Analysis of Options

Let's examine where each concern is mentioned:

• Safeguard of public property: This is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(e). It is not explicitly mentioned in the Directive Principles.
• Protection and improvement of environment, forests and wildlife:
  • As a Fundamental Duty, it is stated in Article 51A(g): "to protect and to improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures".
  • As a Directive Principle, Article 48A states: "The State shall endeavour to protect and to improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country."
  • Since this concern appears in both, it is the correct answer.
• Respect for the rich heritage of our composite culture: This is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(f). It is not explicitly found as a primary directive in Part IV.
• Promotion of cooperative societies: This is a Directive Principle under Article 43B (added by the 97th Amendment). It is not listed as a Fundamental Duty in Article 51A.

Therefore, the protection and improvement of the environment, forests, and wildlife is the only concern listed that finds a place in both Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles.