Which of the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties is/are...
Fundamental Duties was added into Indian Constitution through 42nd Amendment under recommendation of Swaran Singh committee.
Option b is incorrect. The duty to vote still not comes under Fundamental duties. However, there has been suggestion to include some of the duties like duty to pay tax and duty to vote as a part of Fundamental Duties.
Option c is correct. Part IVA is Fundamental Duties. It has been amended only once through the 86th Constitutional Amendment. It added duty on the part of parents to send their children, aging between six years to fourteen years, to school.
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Which of the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties is/are...
Understanding Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution
The Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment in 1976, not the 44th Amendment. Let's analyze each statement for clarity.
Statement A: Incorrect
- The Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, not the 44th.
Statement B: Incorrect
- While voting is a civic responsibility, it is not classified as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A of the Constitution.
Statement C: Correct
- The Part IVA, which contains the Fundamental Duties, was amended only once by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act in 2002, which added the duty to provide opportunities for education to children.
Statement D: Incorrect
- Since Statement C is correct, this statement is not applicable.
Conclusion
- The correct answer is indeed option 'C' because it accurately states that Part IVA has been amended only once by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, while the other statements contain inaccuracies regarding the origins and content of the Fundamental Duties.
Thus, a comprehensive understanding of these duties is essential for both citizens and aspirants preparing for UPSC examinations.
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