The Fundamental Duties were added in the Indian Constitution by the recommendation of which of the following committees?

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AUnion Constitution Committee

BProvincial Constitution Committee

CUnion Power Committee

DSwaran Singh Committee

Answer:

The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by the Government.
When the Constitution was adopted in the year 1949, there were no provisions regarding Fundamental Duties to the Citizens though there was a Part III for Fundamental Rights.
The Swaran Singh Committee suggested that steps needed to be taken to ensure that the individual did not overlook his duties while in the exercise of his Fundamental Rights.

Related Questions:

Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Indian Constitution are correct?

Fundamental duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
Fundamental duties have formed a part of the Indian Constitution since its adoption.
Fundamental duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
Fundamental duties are applicable only to citizens of India.

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