Question

Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which Amendment?

• A. 42nd Amendment
• B. 44th Amendment
• C. 73rd Amendment
• D. 74th Amendment

Hint:

Article 51A lists 11 Fundamental Duties; originally only 10 were added by the 42nd Amendment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Background Understanding.
Fundamental Duties were not originally part of the Constitution when it came into force in 1950. They were added later to emphasize responsibilities of citizens along with their rights.
Step 2: Identifying the Amendment.
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, also known as the "Mini Constitution," added Article 51A, which lists the Fundamental Duties. This amendment was introduced during the Emergency period under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Step 3: Eliminating Wrong Options.
(B) The 44th Amendment restored democratic rights after the Emergency but did not add duties.
(C) The 73rd Amendment deals with Panchayati Raj institutions.
(D) The 74th Amendment deals with Municipalities.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.