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Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the Fundamental Duties to Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee?
A. 42nd Amendment Act✓ Correct Answer
B. 44th Amendment Act
C. 86th Amendment Act
D. 103rd Amendment Act
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Forty-Second Amendment Act of 1976 introduced Article 51A under Part IV-A, incorporating ten Fundamental Duties into the Constitution based on the Swaran Singh Committee recommendations. An eleventh duty was later added by the Eighty-Sixth Amendment in 2002 regarding education for children. These duties serve as a constant reminder to citizens in Punjab and across India to respect national symbols and preserve public property.
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