The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India by the __________ Amendment.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 14 Jul 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 42nd.Key Points

The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.
The amendment was brought in during the emergency period and was a response to the perceived breakdown of civic sense and morality in the country.
The Fundamental Duties are a set of moral obligations that are expected of every citizen of India, and they were added to the Constitution to promote national unity and a sense of responsibility among citizens.
The Fundamental Duties are not enforceable by law, but they serve as a reminder of the responsibilities that citizens have towards their country and their fellow citizens.

Additional Information

The other options given in the question are not correct.
The 73rd Amendment was related to Panchayati Raj,
The 34th Amendment was related to the land tenure and land reform acts of various states in the Ninth Schedule.
The 44th Amendment was related to the power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.