Question

Q. With reference to Fundamental Duties, consider the following statements:

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The list of fundamental duties got added under Article 51 A of the Constitution through the 42nd constitutional amendment act in 1976. This amendment added a new part, namely, Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Fundamental Duties in the Indian constitution are inspired by the Constitution of the erstwhile USSR.

Statement 3 is incorrect: 86th Constitutional Amendment in 2002 added one more Fundamental Duty making a total of Eleven Fundamental duties under the Constitution of India.