Which Fundamental Duty was added through the 86th  Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002?

Correct option is B

​The correct answer is (b) The 11th Fundamental Duty

Explanation: 

• The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 added Article 51A (k) to the Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution.
• This article specifically made it the duty of every parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to their children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
• Text of Article 51A(k): "It shall be the duty of every parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward, between the age of six and fourteen years."

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Key Points:

• This amendment was part of a broader effort to implement the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which was passed in 2009, ensuring free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years.
• It emphasized the importance of education as a fundamental duty  for the development of individuals and society.
• The addition of this duty aligned with the constitutional objective of ensuring that every child has access to quality education, contributing to the overall progress of the nation.