Q1. In which year were the Fundamental Duties incorporated into the Indian Constitution?
- 2002
- 1950
- 1962
- 1976
Correct Option: 4. 1976.
Explanation: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added Part IVA (Article 51A) to the Constitution, which introduced ten Fundamental Duties for Indian citizens.
Q2. How many Fundamental Duties are currently included in the Indian Constitution?
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 9
Correct Option: 2. 11.
Explanation: Originally 10 duties were added in 1976. A 11th duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, making it the citizen’s duty to provide education to children between 6 and 14 years.
Q3. Fundamental Duties are inspired by the Constitution of which country?
- USA
- USSR
- Japan
- France
Correct Option: 2. USSR.
Explanation: Fundamental Duties in India are inspired by the Constitution of the former USSR, where rights and duties were considered inseparable.
Q4. Which committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
- Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
- Ashok Mehta Committee
- Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
- Mandal Commission
Correct Option: 3. Sardar Swaran Singh Committee.
Explanation: The Sardar Swaran Singh Committee, set up in 1976, recommended incorporating Fundamental Duties in the Constitution during the Emergency period (1975–77).
Q5. Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A?
- Right to vote
- Abide by the Constitution and respect the National Flag
- Right to freedom of religion
- Right to property
Correct Option: 2. Abide by the Constitution and respect the National Flag.
Explanation: Respecting the Constitution, National Flag, and National Anthem is listed as Clause (a) of Article 51A.