Q. Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution:
1.The Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Constitution by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978.
2.The Sardar Swaran Singh Committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution.
3.The Fundamental Duties are listed under Part IVA of the Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, not the 44th Amendment Act, 1978.
- This amendment inserted Article 51A into the Constitution, introducing ten Fundamental Duties (later increased to eleven by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002).
- The Sardar Swaran Singh Committee was formed in 1976 to review the Constitution and recommend changes. One of its key recommendations was the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution to emphasize citizens’ responsibilities along with their rights.
- Fundamental Duties are listed in Part IVA of the Indian Constitution, specifically under Article 51A.
Source: Laxmikant
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