Q. Which of the following committee recommended framing Fundamental Duties in Indian Constitution for Indian Citizens?

[A] Jawaharlal Nehru committee

[B] B R Ambedkar Committee

[C] Sardar Swaran Singh Committee

[D] All of the above

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties, the need and necessity of which was felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975–1977).

  • The committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the Constitution.
  • It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform as well.
  • The Congress Government at Centre accepted these recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976.
  • This amendment added a new part, namely, Part IVA to the Constitution.
  • This new part consists of only one Article, that is, Article 51A which for the first time specified a code of ten fundamental duties of the citizens.

Source: Laxmikanth

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