Who was the Prime Minster of India when the Fundamental Duties were first incorporated in the Constitution of India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Indira Gandhi.
· Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India during the period when the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 was passed.
· This amendment incorporated the Fundamental Duties into the Indian Constitution.
· The 42nd Amendment, often referred to as the "mini-Constitution," was enacted during the Emergency period (1975-1977) declared by Indira Gandhi.
· The amendment added Article 51A to the Constitution, listing the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens.
Facts to remember:
· The Swaran Singh Committee, constituted by the Government of India in 1976, recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution.
· Originally 10 in number, one more duty was added through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.