How many fundamental duties are provided in the Indian Constitution?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 11.
- Originally ten fundamental duties were listed.
- Later on, by virtue of 86th Constitution the Amendment in year 2002, 11th duty was added.
- Fundamental duties are intended to serve as a constant reminder to every citizen that
while the constitution specifically conferred on them certain Fundamental Rights, it also requires citizens to observe certain basic norms of democratic conduct and democratic behaviour because rights and duties are co-relative. - The inclusion of Fundamental Duties brought our Constitution in line with article 29 (1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and with provisions in several modern Constitutions of other countries.
- The concept of Fundamental duties was taken from the USSR.