Question : The provision of fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution is inspired by _______________.
Option 1: The Constitution of the USSR
Option 2: The Constitution of France
Option 3: The Constitution of Canada
Option 4: The Constitution of the USA
Correct Answer: The Constitution of the USSR
Solution : The correct answer is The Constitution of the USSR.
The concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution draws inspiration from the Constitution of the former Soviet Union (Russia). Initially introduced as ten duties through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee, an additional duty was incorporated later through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act in 2002. These eleven duties are outlined in Article 51-A, the sole article in Part IV-A of the Constitution.
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Question : The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the "Bill of Rights" of which of the following countries?
Option 1: Australia
Option 2: Japan
Option 3: USSR
Option 4: USA
Question : Articles 36 to 51 of the Indian Constitution deal with ___________.
Option 1: Fundamental rights
Option 2: Fundamental duties
Option 3: Directive Principles of State Policy
Option 4: Preamble of the Indian Constitution
Question : Which of the following is not correct about Fundamental Duties?
Option 1: They were included by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
Option 2: They are non-justiciable in nature
Option 3: They are mentioned under Article 51A of the Constitution
Option 4: Their inclusion in the Constitution was inspired by the American Constitution
Question : How many fundamental duties are listed in the Indian Constitution as of 2022?
Option 1: 13
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 11
Question : How many fundamental rights were provided by the Indian Constitution in 1950?
Option 1: Seven
Option 2: Six
Option 3: Nine
Option 4: Five
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