Fundamental Duties (under Article 51A) were added to the Constitution by the ______ Amendment of the Constitution.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 42nd Amendment.

Key Points

The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added the Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution under Article 51A.
This amendment was enacted during the tenure of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The Fundamental Duties were inspired by the Constitution of the Soviet Union and were introduced based on recommendations from the Swaran Singh Committee.
Initially, there were 10 Fundamental Duties; later, the 86th Amendment in 2002 added the 11th duty related to education.
Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by law, but they serve as moral obligations for citizens.

Additional Information

Article 51A: It lists the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens and emphasizes their role in promoting harmony, protecting heritage, and contributing to national development.
Swaran Singh Committee: Established in 1976, it recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution to instill civic responsibility among citizens.
42nd Amendment (1976): Known as the "Mini-Constitution," this amendment brought significant changes, including the addition of Fundamental Duties, and expanded the scope of Directive Principles of State Policy.
Non-Justiciability: Fundamental Duties are non-enforceable by courts but act as ethical guidelines for citizens to uphold the spirit of the Constitution.
The 11th Fundamental Duty, added by the 86th Amendment in 2002, obligates parents/guardians to provide opportunities for education to their children aged 6 to 14 years.