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Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts added the Fundamental Duties to the Constitution of India?
A. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976✓ Correct Answer
B. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978
C. 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002
D. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
💡 Solution & Explanation
Fundamental Duties were incorporated into Part IVA of the Constitution of India through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee. Amendments like the 44th Act repealed certain property rights, while the 86th Act later added an additional Fundamental Duty concerning education for children aged six to fourteen years. This amendment is often highlighted in polity questions concerning constitutional evolution and the integration of socialist principles into governance.
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