In which year the fundamental duties of citizens were added to the Indian constitution by 42nd Amendment?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) 1976

Explanation:

• The Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution in 1976 through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.

• These duties are listed under Article 51A in Part IV-A of the Constitution.

• The concept was inspired by the Constitution of the former USSR.

Information Booster:

• The 42nd Amendment is also known as the “Mini Constitution.”

• Initially, 10 Fundamental Duties were included; the 11th duty was added by the 86th Amendment (2002).

• Fundamental Duties serve as a reminder to citizens to uphold national integrity and promote harmony.

• They are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by the courts.

• These duties apply to all citizens of India, not to foreigners.

Additional Knowledge:

• (b) 1977: Year of the Janata Party government; no amendment related to duties was passed.

• (c) 1978: Known for the 44th Amendment, which restored certain Fundamental Rights curtailed during Emergency.