Fundamental Duties were added under which part of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Part IVA.
- Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. They are enshrined in Part IV-A of the Constitution, following the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV).
- Part IV-A contains eleven duties that outline the moral obligations of every citizen to promote a spirit of patriotism, respect for the Constitution, and harmonious social relations.
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Fundamental Duties of citizens are included in Article 51-A of the Constitution.
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There are 11 fundamental duties that citizens are expected to abide by.
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Initially, it listed 10 Fundamental Duties for every citizen of India.
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The amendment is often called the "Mini-Constitution" because of its extensive and far-reaching changes.
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Later, the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 added the 11th Fundamental Duty, which requires parents or guardians to provide opportunities for education to their children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.