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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q36

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The addition of a new fundamental duty under Article 51A in the Constitution of India was introduced through the amendment known as _______.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

  • Article 51A was absent in the Draft Constitution of 1948 and was introduced through the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act of 1976. It was later amended by the Constitution (86th Amendment) Act of 2002.
  • The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act introduced a new fundamental duty, requiring every citizen who is a parent or guardian to ensure educational opportunities for their child or ward aged between six and fourteen years.