Question

The 'Fundamental Duties' of citizens are incorporated under which Article of the Constitution of India?

• A. Article 19
• B. Article 21A
• C. Article 45
• D. Article 51A

Hint:

Fundamental Rights → Part III Directive Principles → Part IV Fundamental Duties → Part IV-A (Article 51A)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand Fundamental Duties.
These remind citizens of their civic responsibilities. We need the Article that contains them.

Step 2: Identify the Article.
Fundamental Duties are in Article 51A, added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, which created Part IV-A.

Step 3: How many.
Originally there were 10 duties. The 86th Amendment added the 11th.

Step 4: Rule out others.
Article 19 is a Fundamental Right. Article 21A is the Right to Education. Article 45 is a Directive Principle on early childhood education.

Step 5: Conclude.
Fundamental Duties are under Article 51A.

Answer: Article 51A