In which of the following years the Fundamental Duties have been added to the existent Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India ?

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Q: 83 (CDS-I/2009)
In which of the following years the Fundamental Duties have been added to the existent Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

stats: 

0,196,35,14,196,12,9

keywords: 

{'existent fundamental rights': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'constitution': [39, 3, 11, 39], 'fundamental duties': [4, 0, 3, 4], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13]}

The correct answer is option 2: 1976. In 1976, the Fundamental Duties were added to the existing Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India. Fundamental Duties were not mentioned in the original Constitution of India when it was adopted in 1950. However, the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 introduced Article 51A, which outlines the Fundamental Duties of citizens. These duties were added to emphasize the importance of responsible citizenship and encourage individuals to contribute towards the betterment of society.

Option 1 (1965) is incorrect as no amendments were made to the Constitution regarding Fundamental Duties in this year. Option 3 (1979) is also incorrect as no amendments were made regarding Fundamental Duties in this year. Option 4 (1982) is incorrect as well as no amendments were made regarding Fundamental Duties in this year.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2: 1976.

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