Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Swaran Singh Committee (1976) and Fundamental Duties:
1.The Swaran Singh Committee recommended eight Fundamental Duties, but the Constitution was amended to include ten.
2.The Committee’s recommendation to make the Fundamental Duties legally enforceable through penalties was accepted and enacted.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Swaran Singh Committee recommended eight duties, but the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) added ten in Article 51A.
  • The recommendation to impose penalties for not following the duties was not accepted by the government and hence not incorporated into the Constitution.
    Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
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