Question:
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
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.