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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q21

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Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the fundamental Duties?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 42nd.

  • The 42nd Constitutional Amendment introduced the Fundamental Duties in 1976.
  • The Fundamental Duties were recommended by the Swaran Singh committee in 1976. The fundamental duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. 
  • The 42nd Amendment also amended Preamble and changed the description of India from 'sovereign, democratic' to a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, and also changed the words 'unity of the nation' to 'unity and integrity of the nation.'