WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by which amendment?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
  2. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
  3. 52nd Amendment Act, 1985
  4. 44th Amendment Act, 1978

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 šŸ“š Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 inserted a new Part IVA into the Constitution, specifically dealing with the Fundamental Duties of citizens. These were originally ten in number and were based on the Swaran Singh Committee's report. The inclusion of these duties aimed to remind citizens that they have certain obligations toward the state while enjoying their rights. Later, the 86th Amendment in 2002 added an eleventh duty regarding the education of children.