The 11^th Fundamental Duty was added to the Constitution of India by the________ Constitutional Amendment Act.

The correct answer is 86th.

Key Points

• The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution.
• The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 later added the 11th fundamental duty to the list.
• The Swaran Singh Committee suggested the adoption of Fundamental Duties in 1976 after they were deemed necessary amid the internal problems of 1975–1977.
• The Fundamental Duties are covered by Article 51A of Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution.
• The basic requirements imposed by the 42nd Amendment Act of the Constitution in 1976 offer the legislature more ability to uphold these commitments in regard to the fundamental rights, in addition to promoting and producing culture.

Additional Information

• The importance of fundamental duties:
  • They serve as a reminder to Indian citizens of their obligations to society, their fellow citizens, and the country.
  • They caution people to avoid engaging in anti-social and anti-national behavior.
  • They motivate others and instill a sense of devotion and discipline in them.
  • They assist the courts in reviewing and determining whether the statute is constitutional.
• There are 11 Fundamental Duties:
  • ​To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag, and the National Anthem.
  • To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom.
  • To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
  • To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
  • To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic, and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
  • To value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture.
  • To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.
  • To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
  • To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
  • To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement.
  • To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the ages of six and fourteen years (added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002)