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Q: Which of the following is mentioned in Article 51 A of the Indian Constitution?
  • A. Directive Principles of State policy
  • B. Fundamental Duties
  • C. Preamble
  • D. Fundamental Rights
Correct Answer: Option B - In the 1974, Swaran Singh Committee recommended to add Fundamental Duties to the Constitution of India of Article 51(A) in Part-IV (A) by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, under the title 10 basic duties were added. Later a new basic duty was added by the 86ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment Act 2002 which says that it is the duty on every parent or guardian to ensure that their child was provided opportunities for education between the ages of six and fourteen years. Currently, the number of basic duties is 11.
B. In the 1974, Swaran Singh Committee recommended to add Fundamental Duties to the Constitution of India of Article 51(A) in Part-IV (A) by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, under the title 10 basic duties were added. Later a new basic duty was added by the 86ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment Act 2002 which says that it is the duty on every parent or guardian to ensure that their child was provided opportunities for education between the ages of six and fourteen years. Currently, the number of basic duties is 11.

Explanations:

In the 1974, Swaran Singh Committee recommended to add Fundamental Duties to the Constitution of India of Article 51(A) in Part-IV (A) by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, under the title 10 basic duties were added. Later a new basic duty was added by the 86ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment Act 2002 which says that it is the duty on every parent or guardian to ensure that their child was provided opportunities for education between the ages of six and fourteen years. Currently, the number of basic duties is 11.