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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 48

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q48

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Which committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Swaran Singh Committee.

Swaran Singh Committee:

  • In 1976, the Congress Party established the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to offer suggestions regarding Fundamental Duties.

  • The committee proposed incorporating a distinct chapter on Fundamental Duties within the Constitution.

  • Subsequently, the central government led by the Congress accepted these recommendations, leading to the enactment of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976.

Additional information-

  • Originally ten fundamental duties were listed by the committee. Later on, the 11th duty was added to the 86th Constitutional Amendment in the year 2002.