Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

In the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Duties are given in which Article?

Options:

Article 21 A

Article 50

Article 32

Article 51 A

Correct Answer:

Article 51 A

Explanation:

***The correct answer is Option (4) → Article 51 A***

In the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Duties are given in Article 51A.


In the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Duties are listed in Article 51A.
These duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee. They are enshrined in Part IV-A of the Constitution and are meant to serve as moral obligations for citizens to promote a spirit of patriotism and uphold the unity of the nation. Initially, there were 10 Fundamental Duties, and the 86th Amendment Act of 2002 added an 11th duty related to providing educational opportunities to children.