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Which of the following committee suggested incorporating Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?

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

Answer options

  1. Swaran Singh Committee
  2. Narasimhan Committee
  3. Raghavan Committee
  4. Malhotra Committee

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Swaran Singh Committee

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Swaran Singh Committee. The Swaran Singh Committee was formed in 1976 during the time of Emergency under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Its main purpose was to recommend changes to the Constitution. One of the key suggestions made by this committee was the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India. Based on its recommendations, Part IVA (Article 51A) was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. This introduced 10 Fundamental Duties for Indian citizens, which aim to remind people of their responsibilities alongside their rights.