Question

Q6. Consider the following statements:

1. Fundamental duties were recommended by Sardar Swarn Singh committee.

2. Part IVA was added by the 76th amendment act.

3. Fundamental duties apply to the people of India.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 1 and 2 only
• C. c) 1 and 3 only
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) 1 only

• In 1976, the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee recommended the incorporation of the Fundamental Duties.
• Part IV A was added to the Constitution consisting of Article 51 A containing ten Fundamental Duties in 1976 by 42nd Amendment Act. In 2002, through 86th Amendment Act, one more Fundamental Duty was added.
• The Indian Constitution adopted the idea of Fundamental Duties from the Constitution of erstwhile USSR.
• These are confined only to the citizens of India.