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Q13 (CAPF/2012) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties › Fundamental Duties framework Answer Verified

Consider the following statements about the Indian Constitution : 1. In addition to the structure of the Government, it has also concerned itself with some aspects of a desirable civil society and economy. 2. Through amendments in the year 1976, it has also outlined the fundamental duties of citizens along with their rights. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The Indian Constitution is not merely a document defining the structure of government; it also embodies a social and economic vision for a desirable civil society [3]. This is primarily reflected through the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which serve as constitutional instructions for the State to ensure a welfare state and a decent standard of living for all citizens [1]. Statement 1 is therefore correct. Statement 2 is also correct as the original Constitution of 1950 did not contain Fundamental Duties [2]. These were later incorporated into Part IV-A (Article 51A) through the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee [5]. This amendment aimed to balance the existing Fundamental Rights with specific responsibilities for citizens to strengthen the democratic polity.

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  1. [3] https://legalaffairs.gov.in/sites/default/files/chapter%203.pdf
  2. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 10: The Constitution of India — An Introduction > LET'S REMEMBER > p. 220
  3. [2] https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/srsec317newE/317EL7.pdf
  4. [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty-second_Amendment_of_the_Constitution_of_India
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