Which of the following Articles on Fundamental Duties was added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 51-A.
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added Article 51A to the Indian Constitution, introducing the concept of Fundamental Duties for Indian citizens. This article originally listed ten duties, encouraging citizens to uphold the Constitution, respect national symbols, protect the environment, and promote harmony. These duties were inspired by the Constitution of the former USSR and aimed at strengthening civic responsibility. Later, the 86th Amendment in 2002 added an eleventh duty related to providing education to children aged 6 to 14.