Part IV A of the Indian Constitution is related to _____.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Famines were (1) ___________ during the period of British rule due to many reasons (2) __________ unemployment following import of machine-made goods from Britain, overexploitation of farmers and (3) _________ access to food. India suffered two very severe droughts in 1965 and 1966. India achieved (4) ___________ in food grains by the year 1976 through the implementation of the seedwater-fertiliser-led (5) ___________. The country is no longer exposed to real famines. However, lack of purchasing power continues to haunt people in some parts of the country.

Part IV A of the Indian Constitution is related to _________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Fundamental Duties.

Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution is related to the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens. It was added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. This part outlines the moral obligations of citizens to promote harmony and contribute to the nation’s welfare. Article 51A lists 11 Fundamental Duties, which include respecting the Constitution, cherishing national ideals, safeguarding public property, protecting the environment, and upholding unity and integrity of the nation.

SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 48