Who was the Prime Minister when the 11th Fundamental Duty was incorporated into the Indian Constitution?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The 11th Fundamental Duty was added to the Indian Constitution through the 86th Amendment Act in 2002, during the tenure of Atal Bihari Vajpayee as Prime Minister. This duty mandates that parents or guardians must provide opportunities for education to children aged 6 to 14 years. It complements Article 21A, which made education a Fundamental Right. Vajpayee’s government emphasized inclusive development and education reform, making this amendment a landmark step toward universal education and civic responsibility.
Other options:
- Lal Bahadur Shastri: Served as PM from 1964–1966; known for promoting the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'.
- Gulzari Lal Nanda: Interim PM twice (1964, 1966); did not oversee any constitutional amendments.
- Indira Gandhi: PM during the 42nd Amendment in 1976, which introduced the original 10 Fundamental Duties.