Question

Fundamental duties were adopted in the Indian Constitution through which Amendment Act ?

• A. 41^st
• B. 42^nd
• C. 43^rd
• D. 44^th

Hint:

It is called the Mini Constitution and was passed in 1976.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
We need the Constitutional Amendment that added the Fundamental Duties.

Step 2: Key Fact:
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added Part IVA and Article 51A. This followed the Swaran Singh Committee recommendations during the Emergency.

Step 3: Check option 1.
The 41st Amendment (1976) changed the retirement age of State Public Service Commission members. So it is wrong.

Step 4: Check option 3 and option 4.
The 43rd Amendment (1977) repealed some of the 42nd Amendment provisions on special courts. The 44th Amendment (1978) restored many rights and removed the right to property as a Fundamental Right. Both are wrong.

Step 5: Check option 2.
The 42nd Amendment is the one that introduced Fundamental Duties, so option 2 is correct.

Final Answer:
Fundamental Duties came through the 42nd Amendment Act. This is option 2. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 2}} \]