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By which one of the following amendments, was Article 51 A, relating to the Fundamental Duties, inserted into the Constitution of India?
Options
- AThe Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act
- BThe Constitution (44th Amendment) Act
- CThe Constitution (85th Amendment) Act
- DThe Constitution (92nd Amendment) Act
Correct answer
A. The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act
Step-by-step solution
Article 51A was not a part of the Constitution of India 1950. It was inserted by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976. Article 51A deals with Fundamental Duties of every citizens of India. The Fundamental Duties are non-enforceable and non-justiciable. There is no provision in the constitution for direct enforcement of these duties