WBCS.LIVE practice question

How many 'Fundamental Duties' are currently listed in Article 51A of the Constitution?

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

Answer options

  1. 8
  2. 10
  3. 11
  4. 12

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 11

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 11 šŸ“š Explanation: Originally, the 42nd Amendment (1976) introduced 10 Fundamental Duties based on the Swaran Singh Committee's report. Later, the 86th Amendment Act of 2002 added the 11th duty, which requires parents or guardians to provide education opportunities to their children aged 6 to 14. These duties are non-justiciable but serve as ethical guidelines for the citizens of India.