In which of the following years the "Ten Fundamental Duties" was added to the Indian Constitution?

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The Correct answer is 1976.

Key Points

The Ten Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
This amendment is also known as the "mini-Constitution" due to the extensive changes it brought to the Constitution.
These duties are enumerated in Article 51A of the Constitution.
The Fundamental Duties are inspired by the Constitution of erstwhile USSR.
The idea behind including Fundamental Duties was to emphasize the responsibilities of citizens in addition to their rights.
The duties include respecting the national symbols, promoting harmony, protecting the environment, and more.

Additional Information

42nd Amendment Act
- The 42nd Amendment Act is one of the most comprehensive amendments to the Indian Constitution.
- It was enacted during the Emergency period (1975-1977) under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
- The amendment brought about significant changes in the Constitution, affecting various aspects of governance and the judiciary.
Fundamental Duties
- The Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they are not enforceable by law.
- However, they serve as a moral code of conduct for citizens.
- The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution.