How many Fundamental Duties are there for citizens of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 11.
There are currently eleven (11) Fundamental Duties for citizens of India.
These duties, which are moral obligations to promote patriotism and uphold the unity of India, are specified in Article 51A of Part IV-A of the Constitution.
- Original Number: Initially, the Constitution did not include Fundamental Duties. Ten duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
- The Eleventh Duty: The 11th Fundamental Duty was added later by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002. This duty mandates that a parent or guardian must provide opportunities for education to their child or ward between the ages of six and fourteen years.
- Non-Justiciable: Like the Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they are not enforceable by courts through writs. They act as a constant reminder to citizens that rights and duties are inseparable.