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The section on Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution has been adopted from
Question

The section on Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution has been adopted from

A.

USA

B.

England

C.

USSR

D.

Germany

Correct option is C

The correct option is (C)  USSR 

Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution
  • The concept of fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Constitution of the Soviet Union (now Russia).
  • Fundamental duties were introduced through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
  • The idea of including fundamental duties was recommended by the Swaran Singh Committee in 1976.
  • These duties were added during the internal emergency period (1975–1977) to emphasize the responsibilities of citizens toward the nation and the Constitution.
  • Fundamental duties are outlined in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution under Article 51A.
  • There are a total of 11 fundamental duties:
    • The first 10 were added in 1976.
    • The 11th duty, related to ensuring elementary education for children, was added in 2002 through the 86th Amendment Act.

These duties aim to encourage citizens to uphold constitutional values and contribute to the nation's growth and harmony.

Information booster:

Germany

From the Weimar Constitution of Germany

  • Suspension of Fundamental Rights During Emergency
  • Emergency Provisions

USA 

From the Constitution of the United States

  • Independence of the Judiciary
  • Functions of the President and Vice President
  • Impeachment Process
  • Removal of Judges
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Judicial Review
  • Preamble

England(Britain)

From the British Constitution

  • Parliamentary Government
  • Rule of Law
  • Legislative Process:
  • Single Citizenship
  • Prerogative Writs
  • Cabinet System
  • Parliamentary Privileges
  • Bicameral Legislature

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