Multiple choice

The Fundamental duties of Indian citizens have been-

  1. 0riginally provided by the Constitution

  2. Included in the Constitution by the 44th Amendment

  3. Included in the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment

  4. Inserted into the Constitution by a judgement of the Supreme Court
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Fundamental Duties were not part of the original Constitution; they were added by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976 based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, an eleventh duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act in 2002. They are contained in Part IV-A, Article 51A of the Constitution.

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