In which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution are fundamental duties inserted?
I. Part IVA
II. Part IV
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Correct option is B

​The correct answer is (b) Only I

Explanation:

Fundamental Duties are mentioned in Part IVA of the Indian Constitution. These were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.

• Part IV of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs), not Fundamental Duties.
• Hence, only Part IVA is the correct answer.

Information Booster:

Key Features of Fundamental Duties:

• Enshrined under Article 51A in Part IVA of the Constitution.
• Initially 10 duties were added in 1976.
• The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 added the 11th duty, which made it a duty of parents/guardians to ensure educational opportunities for children between 6 to 14 years.

List of a few Fundamental Duties include:

• To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions.
• To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
• To defend the country and render national service.
• To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.

Additional Knowledge:

• While DPSPs guide the State, Fundamental Duties guide the citizens.