As of March 2019, how many fundamental duties are there in the Indian constitution as per the available information?

Correct option is D

As of March 2019, there are 11 Fundamental Duties listed in the Indian Constitution under Article 51A, Part IVA. These duties were originally introduced by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 added the 11th duty.

Key points:
● Fundamental Duties were added to promote a sense of national pride and responsibility among citizens.
● They are not legally enforceable but serve as moral obligations.
● The 11th duty, added in 2002, emphasizes providing educational opportunities to children.
● These duties are inspired by the Constitution of the Soviet Union.
● They complement the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
● The duties highlight values such as respect for the Constitution, national flag, and environment.