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Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the 10th Fundamental Duty relating to educational opportunities for children aged 6 to 14 years?

A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
B. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
C. 86th Amendment Act, 2002✓ Correct Answer
D. 91st Amendment Act, 2003

💡 Solution & Explanation

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 inserted Article 51A(k), which established the tenth fundamental duty obligating parents or guardians to provide educational opportunities for children aged 6 to 14 years. The original fundamental duties introduced in 1976 numbered ten, and this amendment expanded the list while also creating the right to education under Article 21A. Fundamental duties are non-justiciable in nature.

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