Fundamental Duties

Total Questions: 40

31. The Fundamental Duties are mentioned in which of the following part of the Constitution of India? [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) Part-IV A
Solution:The 42nd Amendment Act inserted Article 51-A to create a new part called IV-A in the Constitution, which prescribed the fundamental duties of citizens.

32. The 'Fundamental Duties' are provided in which of the following part of the constitution of India? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Part-IV-A
Solution:The 42nd Amendment Act inserted Article 51-A to create a new part called IV-A in the Constitution, which prescribed the fundamental duties of citizens.

33. Which of the following were members of the Swaran Singh Committee (1976)? [R.A.S/R.T.S (Pre) 2018]

(A) A.R. Antulay

(B) S.S. Ray

(C) Haridev Joshi

(D) C.M. Stephen

Select the correct answer using code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) (A), (B) and (D)
Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

34. By which Constitutional Amendment, ten Fundamental Duties were added in the Constitution for Indian citizens? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

Correct Answer: (d) 42nd
Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

35. Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens are enumerated in- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Part IV A of the Constitution
Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

36. Which Article of Indian Constitution enumerates Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) Article 51-A
Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

37. The 10 commandments, which were added by 42 Amendment Act in Constitution of India, are called as? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (b) Fundamental Duties
Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

38. Which of the following Amendment Acts is related to Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) 42nd
Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

39. Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution of India by the- [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001, 48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008 ]

Correct Answer: (b) 42nd Amendment Act
Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

40. The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) has incorporated into the Constitution of India a new chapter on- [44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (c) Fundamental Duties
Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.