Question Details

Fundamental Duties of the Indian Constitution are mentioned in which Article?

Options

A

Article 42 A

B

Article 51

C

Article 51 A

D

Article 42

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Correct Answer :

Option C

Article 51 A

Solution :

The correct option is Article 51 A.


Explanation:

The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens are incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution of India under Article 51 A.


Key Facts to Remember:

1. Swaran Singh Committee: The Fundamental Duties were added based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee in 1976.

2. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976: Originally, 10 Fundamental Duties were introduced into the Constitution through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.

3. 86th Amendment Act, 2002: Later, the 11th Fundamental Duty (providing opportunities for education to a child aged 6 to 14 years) was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act in 2002.

4. Source: The concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the constitution of the former USSR.

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