Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about fundamental duties under Indian constitution?
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about fundamental duties under Indian constitution?
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is Correct: Fundamental Duties are embedded in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution under Article 51A. Later, the 11th Fundamental Duty added by the 86th amendment act directs citizens to provide opportunities for education to their child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. They are non-justiciable in the court of law but can be enforced by law. For example - The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1950 was enacted to prevent improper use of the National Flag and the National Anthem.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution. But the Swaran Singh committee recommended only the inclusion of eight fundamental duties.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is Correct: Fundamental Duties are embedded in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution under Article 51A. Later, the 11th Fundamental Duty added by the 86th amendment act directs citizens to provide opportunities for education to their child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. They are non-justiciable in the court of law but can be enforced by law. For example - The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1950 was enacted to prevent improper use of the National Flag and the National Anthem.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution. But the Swaran Singh committee recommended only the inclusion of eight fundamental duties.
