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Q: Article 51A containing Fundamental Duties were inserted by which constitutional amendment?
  • A. 73rd Amendment
  • B. 42nd Amendment
  • C. 74th Amendment
  • D. 44th Amendment
Correct Answer: Option B - Fundamental Duties are enshrined in part IV(A) of Constitution of India under Article 51A. It was added on the recommendation of Swaran Singh Committee by 42ⁿᵈ (1976) Constitutional Amendment. Originally there were 10 fundamental duties for Indian citizens though these are not enforceable by the courts. By 86ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment, 2002, 11ᵗʰ Fundamendal Duty was added.
B. Fundamental Duties are enshrined in part IV(A) of Constitution of India under Article 51A. It was added on the recommendation of Swaran Singh Committee by 42ⁿᵈ (1976) Constitutional Amendment. Originally there were 10 fundamental duties for Indian citizens though these are not enforceable by the courts. By 86ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment, 2002, 11ᵗʰ Fundamendal Duty was added.

Explanations:

Fundamental Duties are enshrined in part IV(A) of Constitution of India under Article 51A. It was added on the recommendation of Swaran Singh Committee by 42ⁿᵈ (1976) Constitutional Amendment. Originally there were 10 fundamental duties for Indian citizens though these are not enforceable by the courts. By 86ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment, 2002, 11ᵗʰ Fundamendal Duty was added.