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Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of Fundamental Duties for citizens, incorporated upon the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee?
A. Article 50
B. Article 51
C. Article 51A✓ Correct Answer
D. Article 36
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 51A under Part IV-A of the Constitution outlines the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens, which were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 based on recommendations from the Swaran Singh Committee. Initially numbering ten, an eleventh duty regarding education for children aged 6 to 14 was added by the 86th Amendment Act in 2002. These duties are non-justiciable in nature and serve as a moral reminder for citizens to uphold national integrity.
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