Question

The 'Fundamental Duties' contained in the Constitution of India were incorporated on the recommendation of which of the following Committees?

• A. Sarkaria Commission
• B. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
• C. Swaran Singh Committee
• D. Verma Committee

Hint:

Remember the important association:

• Swaran Singh Committee \(\rightarrow\) Fundamental Duties

• Balwant Rai Mehta Committee \(\rightarrow\) Panchayati Raj

• Sarkaria Commission \(\rightarrow\) Centre-State Relations

• Verma Committee \(\rightarrow\) Implementation of Fundamental Duties
A common examination question is: ``Which committee recommended Fundamental Duties?'' The answer is always Swaran Singh Committee.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand Fundamental Duties.
Fundamental Duties remind citizens of their responsibilities toward the nation. They were not in the original 1950 Constitution.

Step 2: The committee.
In 1976 the government set up the Swaran Singh Committee to suggest reforms. It recommended adding Fundamental Duties.

Step 3: How they were added.
Based on this advice, the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added Part IV-A and Article 51-A with ten duties. Later the 86th Amendment, 2002 added one more.

Step 4: Rule out others.
The Sarkaria Commission dealt with Centre-State relations. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee suggested Panchayati Raj. The Verma Committee came later for implementation.

Step 5: Conclude.
The correct answer is the Swaran Singh Committee.

Answer: Swaran Singh Committee