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Which committee recommended that Fundamental Duties be included in the Constitution of India?
Question

Which committee recommended that Fundamental Duties be included in the Constitution of India?

A.

JB Kripalani Committee

B.

Swaran Singh Committee

C.

AV Thakkar Committee

D.

HC Mookherjee Committee

Correct option is B

Correct Option : (b) The Swaran Singh Committee recommended that Fundamental Duties be included in the Constitution of India.

Information Booster : 

  • This committee, headed by Justice Swaran Singh, was formed in 1976 during the tenure of the Indira Gandhi government.
  • The committee was tasked with suggesting amendments to the Constitution, particularly in the context of strengthening the concept of the Indian Republic.
  • One of its significant recommendations was the inclusion of a List of Fundamental Duties for citizens, which was eventually added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
  • As a result of this amendment,  Article 51A  was added to the Constitution, outlining the Fundamental Duties of citizens, which include respect for the national flag, preservation of the environment, and promoting a spirit of harmony and common brotherhood among all the people of India.

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