Through which constitutional amendment act, “the fundamental duty to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years” is added to fundamental duties? |ForumIAS

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Q. Through which constitutional amendment act, “the fundamental duty to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years” is added to fundamental duties?

[A] Twenty third

[B] Forty second

[C] Forty fourth

[D] Eighty sixth

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: According to Article 51A, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.

Source: Laxmikanth

Q. Through which constitutional amendment act, “the fundamental duty to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years” is added to fundamental duties?

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