Question

Which of the following was added as the eleventh fundamental duty through a constitutional amendment in 2002?

• A. "To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture."
• B. "To provide opportunities for education by the parent and guardian to their child or ward upto the age of 14 years."
• C. "To develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform."
• D. "To safeguard public property and to abjure violence."

Answer 1

The correct option is B "To provide opportunities for education by the parent and guardian to their child or ward upto the age of 14 years."

Fundamental Duties are the duties of the citizens towards the country. 10 fundamental duties were introduced by a constitutional amendment in 1976. The 11th fundamental duty obliging parents and guardians to provide opportunities for education to their child or ward upto the age of 14 years was added through a constitutional amendment in 2002.