FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES MASTER NOTES

Part IV-A (Article 51A) • Swaran Singh Committee • Bilingual English + Hinglish

1 Overview & Swaran Singh Committee
💡 Hinglish Notes:
• Original Constitution (1949) mein ek bhi Fundamental Duty nahi thi!
• Swaran Singh Committee (1976) ki recommendation par 42nd Amendment 1976 se Part IV-A (Art 51A) add hua.
• Pehle 10 duties the; 11th duty (child education age 6-14) 86th Amendment 2002 se add hui.
• Borrowed from USSR. Ye non-justiciable hain (Court dwara enforce nahi karaaye ja sakte).
2 Fundamental Duties PYQ MCQs
Q1 (SSC CHSL 2023): Fundamental Duties were incorporated on the recommendation of which committee?

A) Sarkaria Commission | B) Swaran Singh Committee | C) Verma Committee | D) Balwant Rai Committee

Answer: B (Swaran Singh Committee) - Added by 42nd Amendment Act 1976.