In which year was the 11th Fundamental Duty added in the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is C

Sol: The correct answer is (c) 2002

Key Points:

The duty was added through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.

It states: "It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years."

This duty is closely linked to the introduction of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which made education a fundamental right.

Information booster:

1. Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976.
2. Inspired by the Constitution of the Soviet Union.
3. Originally, there were 10 Fundamental Duties.
4. The 11th Duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act in 2002.
5. Fundamental Duties are listed in Article 51A of Part IV-A of the Constitution.
6. They are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be legally enforced.
7. They emphasize the moral obligations of citizens toward the nation.
8. Fundamental Duties promote harmony and a spirit of patriotism.