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By which Constitutional Amendment Act was the fundamental duties inserted in the Indian Constitution ?

A42nd Amendment 1976

B44th Amendment 1978

C52nd Amendment 1985

D61st Amendment 1988

Answer:

A. 42nd Amendment 1976

Read Explanation:

  • Fundamental duties adopted from USSR
  • Article from 35 to 51
  • Initially there were 10 fundamental duties
  • now 11 fundamenal duties are there
  • Abide by the Constitution and respect national flag & National Anthem
  • Follow ideals of the freedom struggle
  • Protect sovereignty & integrity of India
  • Defend the country and render national services when called upon
  • Developing the spirit of common brotherhood
  • Preserve composite culture of the country
  • Preserve natural environment
  • Develop scientific temper and humanity
  • Safeguard public property and avoid violence
  • Strive for excellence in all spheres of life.
  • Duty of all parents/guardians to send their children in the age group of 6-14 years to school.

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  2. A joint sitting can resolve disagreements between Houses.

  3. Vacancies in the House are excluded from 'total membership'.

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  2. The President can withhold assent to a constitutional amendment bill or return it for reconsideration.

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Consider the following statements regarding the types of amendments in the Indian Constitution:

  1. Amendments to provisions like the formation of new states can be made by a simple majority of Parliament.

  2. Amendments to Fundamental Rights require a special majority of Parliament and ratification by half of the state legislatures.

  3. The concept of amending the Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of South Africa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?