Q. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Fundamental Duties?

[A] The original constitution did not provide for the Fundamental Duties of the citizens.

[B] The Fundamental Duties are added to the Constitution by 42nd Constitutional Amendment.

[C] The Fundamental Duties are Justiciable.

[D] The Fundamental Duties are recommended by Swaran Singh Committee.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The original constitution did not provide for the Fundamental Duties of the citizens.

  • These were added during the operation of internal emergency (1975–77) by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
  • The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 added one more fundamental duty.
  • Part IV-A of the Constitution (which consists of only one Article 51-A) specifies the eleven Fundamental Duties.
  • However, like the Directive Principles, the duties are also non-justiciable in nature.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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