Q134: GPSC Prelims 2023 GS: Previous Year Question with Answer

Statements for “Fundamental Duties” are mentioned below. Evaluate the same a. 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution. 86th Amendment Act 2002 later added 11th Fundamental Duty to the list. b. Swaran Singh Committee in 1976 recommended Fundamental Duties, the necessity of which was felt during the internal emergency of 1975-77. c. The Fundamental Duties are dealt with Article 51A under Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution. d. Fundamental Duties are categorized into two – (i) Moral Duty: cherishing noble ideals of freedom struggle (ii) Civic Duty: respecting the Constitution, National Flag and National Anthem.