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The correct answer is '2002'.

Key Points11^th Fundamental Duty

• Part IV-A (Article 51-A) deals with Fundamental Duties.
• This part is added by the 42^nd amendment in 1976.
• It contains originally 10 duties.
• Now it contains 11 duties after the 86^th amendment act, 2002.
• The 11th fundamental duty is to Provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

Thus, the correct answer is 2002.

Additional Information86^th Amendment, 2002

• It is related to the new Article 21A added after Article 21.
• The new Article 21A deals with the right to education - "The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years. This shall be subject to the law prescribed by the State concerned."
• The following article has been added to Article 45 of the Constitution in which provision has been made for the early care and education of children below the age of six years.​
• Article 45 - "The State shall endeavour to provide for the early care and education of all children until they attain the age of six years."
• By amending Article 51A of the Constitution, after (J), a new article (K) has been added, "There is a provision to provide opportunities which shall enable a parent or guardian or guardian of a child of the age of 6 to 14 years to provide education to his child". This is the 11t^h Fundamental Duty.

Confusion PointsThe 10 fundamental duties were added through the 42nd amendment,1976 and the 11th Fundamental Duty was added through 86th Amendment, 2002 in the Indian Constitution.

The correct answer is Fundamental Duties.

Key Points

• Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
• It contains a single Article, Article 51A, which outlines the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens.
• The concept of Fundamental Duties was inspired by the Constitution of the erstwhile USSR.
• Originally, there were 10 Fundamental Duties, but the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, added an 11th duty related to providing opportunities for education to children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
• Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by the courts.

Additional Information

• List of Fundamental Duties under Article 51A:
  • To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag, and the National Anthem.
  • To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom.
  • To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
  • To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
  • To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all the people of India.
  • To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
  • To protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife.
  • To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
  • To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
  • To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
  • To provide opportunities for education to children aged 6 to 14 years (added by the 86th Amendment).
• Non-Justiciable Nature: Since Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, their violation does not attract legal penalties. They are meant to serve as a moral guide for citizens.
• Significance of Fundamental Duties: These duties aim to foster a sense of responsibility among citizens and promote national unity and integrity.
• 42nd Amendment Act: This amendment, also known as the "Mini-Constitution," introduced significant changes, including the addition of Fundamental Duties, and emphasized the directive principles of state policy.

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. 42^nd.

• Fundamental Duties had been added to the constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976.
• All the fundamental duties were incorporated in one article only i.e. Article 51-A.
• It is in Part IV A of the constitution.

Extra facts:

*CAA- Constitutional Amendment Act

The correct answer is Citizens only.

Key Points

• The Fundamental Duties are enshrined under Article 51A of the Indian Constitution.
• These duties are applicable only to citizens of India and not to foreigners.
• The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
• There are currently 11 Fundamental Duties, which highlight moral obligations for citizens to promote a spirit of patriotism and uphold the unity of the nation.
• These duties are non-justiciable, meaning they are not legally enforceable by the courts but are intended to serve as moral and ethical guidelines.

Additional Information

• 42nd Amendment Act, 1976:
  • Known as the "Mini-Constitution," it brought significant changes to the Indian Constitution.
  • It added the Fundamental Duties (Part IVA) and also made changes to the Preamble and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs).
• Swaran Singh Committee:
  • It was constituted by the Government of India in 1976 to recommend the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution.
  • While the committee recommended 8 duties, 10 were initially adopted, and an 11th duty was added through the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.
• Non-justiciable Nature:
  • Fundamental Duties cannot be enforced by courts, unlike Fundamental Rights, but they serve as a reminder to citizens to act responsibly.
  • The judiciary, however, has referred to these duties in various judgments to emphasize their importance.
• 11 Fundamental Duties:
  • These include respecting the Constitution, the National Flag, and the National Anthem, cherishing the noble ideals of freedom struggle, protecting the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India, and promoting harmony.
  • The 11th duty, added by the 86th Amendment, obligates parents/guardians to provide opportunities for education to their children aged 6-14 years.

The correct answer is H R Gokhale.

Key Points

• H R Gokhale was the Union Minister of Law and Justice at the time of incorporation of the Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution.
• He served as cabinet minister of Law and Justice in the Indira Gandhi government during The Emergency (1975–1977).
• H. R. Gokhale was an Indian politician who was a member of the Indian National Congress from Maharashtra and of the Lok Sabha from Mumbai North West.
• He died at the age of 62 after suffering a heart attack in New Delhi in February 1978.

Additional Information 

• Kengal Hanumanthaiah: Kengel Hanumanthaiah was the second Chief Minister of Mysore State from 30th March 1952 to 19th August 1956. 
• Shiv Shankar: He was made Law Minister in Third Indira Gandhi Ministry in 1980.
• Shanti Bhushan: He served as the Law Minister of India holding office at the Ministry of Law and Justice from 1977 to 1979 in the Morarji Desai Ministry. 

The correct answer is option 4, i.e Andhra Pradesh.Key Points

• Every year the Flamingo festival is celebrated to promote tourism at the Pulicat Lake near the Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is a three days festival that is organized during the winter season when thousands of migratory birds visit the region.
• During this festival, several entertaining and cultural events are organized. 
• It also provides an opportunity for people to study biodiversity and initiate conservation measures.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Mallika Sarabhai.Key Points

• Mallika Sarabhai:-
  • ​She is a renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and actress.
  • She has won several awards and accolades for her contribution to the performing arts.
  • She bagged the best actress award for Meena Gurjari in 1975.
• Meena Gurjari is a Gujarati movie based on the life of Meena Patel, a legendary Gujarati folk singer.​

Additional Information

• Sonal Mansingh is also a well-known Indian classical dancer and choreographer.
  • She has been honored with various awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India.
• Sitara Devi was a legendary Kathak dancer and actress.
  • She was also a recipient of several awards, including the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
• Shovana Narayan is another popular Indian classical dancer and choreographer.
  • She has been awarded the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contribution to the performing arts.

The correct answer is J K Rowling.

Key Points

• J.K. Rowling first had the idea for Harry Potter while delayed on a train travelling from Manchester to London King's Cross in 1990.
• Over the next five years, she began to plan out the seven books of the series.

Additional Information

Famous Books and Authors

The correct answer is Akbar.

Key Points

• Fatehpur Sikri town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar.
• He had planned this city as his capital but the shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city.
• After this within 20 years, the capital of Mughals was shifted to Lahore.
• Fatehpur Sikri was built between 1571 and 1585. 

Additional Information

• The Mughal Dynasty was founded by Babur in 1526.
• The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi in 1526.
• Battle of Khanwa between Babur and Rana Sanga in 1527.
• Battle of Chanderi between Babur and Medni Rai in 1528.
• Battle of Ghaggara between Babur and Mehmood Lodhi in 1529.

The correct answer is Arya Samaj.

Key Points

• Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj.
• Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875.
• He translated the Vedas and wrote three books named Satyartha Prakash, Veda Bhasya Bhumika, and Veda Bhasya.
• He gave the slogan “Go back to Vedas”.
• Dayananda Anglo Vedic (D.A.V) schools were established based on his philosophy and teachings.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Rakhigarhi.

Key Points

• Rakhigarhi site of Indus valley civilisation situated at Rakhigarhi village in Hisar district.
• The site is located in the Sarasvati river plain, some 27 km from the seasonal Ghaggar river.
• The Global Heritage Fund declared Rakhigarhi one of the 10 most endangered heritage sites in Asia.
•  A team of Indian and South Korean researchers carried out excavations in Rakhigarhi.
• The team unearthed a fire altar, parts of a city wall, drainage structures as well as a hoard of semi-precious beads.

Additional Information

Important Sites of Harappan Civilization:

The correct answer is Harishen.

Key Points

• Harishena was the court poet of the Gupta Emperor, Samudragupta.
• Allahabad Pillar inscription is also known as Prayag Prashasti consists of 33 lines composed by Harishena. 
• Prayag Prashasti is one of the important epigraphic sources to know about the political history of the Gupta dynasty.
• Samudragupta was a patron of many poets and scholars, one of whom was Harishena.
• Samudragupta was the son and successor of Chandragupta I and was the greatest ruler of the Gupta dynasty.
• He conquered the Kushans and other small kingdoms and greatly expanded the Gupta empire.
• He had been termed as the Nepolean of India by V. A. Smith.
• He annexed the territories after defeating the monarchs of North India but did not annex south India.
• His authority over Java, Sumatra, and Malaya Island prove that he maintained a strong navy.
• He is said to have composed numerous poems.
• Some of his coins present him playing Veena. 
• He also performed Ashvamedha sacrifices.
• According to Chinese sources, Meghaverma, the ruler of Srilanka, sent a missionary to him for permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya.
• The Allahabad pillar inscription mentions the title Dharma Prachar Bandhu i.e. he was the upholder of Brahmanical religion.

Additional Information

• Banabhatta was the court poet of King Harsha Vardhana.
• Chand Bardai was the court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan.
• Bhavabhuti was the court poet of the King of Kannauj, Yashovarman.

• Rule 193 (of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha) does not involve a formal motion before the Parliament House, hence no voting can take place after the discussion on matters under this rule.
• Rule 184 allows voting but rule 193 doesn't.
• Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament, while Rajya Sabha is the upper house.

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim shares international boundaries with Bhutan, China, and Nepal.
• Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram share an international boundary with Myanmar.

The correct answer is Lothal.

Key Points

• In Lothal Dockyard was found.
• List of Important sites with their features:

Additional Information

• The Indus Valley Civilization was spread from present-day North-East Afghanistan to Pakistan and North-West India.
• The civilization flourished in the river basins of the Ghaggar-Hakra river and the Indus.
• Indus valley civilization is one of the four oldest civilizations in the world.
• It is also known as Harappan Civilization and is well-known for its organized planning based on the grid system.

Important facts to be remembered.

• Social features:-
  • Indus valley civilization is the first urbanization in India.
  • It has a well-planned drainage system, grid pattern, and town planning.
  • They have possessed equality in society.

• Religious Facts:-
  • Matridevi or Shakti is the Mother goddess.
  • Yoni worship and Nature worship existed.
  • They worshipped trees like Peepal.
  • They also worshipped Fire worship called Havan Kund.
  • Pashupati Mahadeva is known as the lord of Animals.
  • The people of the Indus Valley Civilization worshipped Animal worship like unicorns and ox.
• Economic facts:-
  • Indus valley civilization is based on agriculture.
  • Trade and commerce flourished in this period.
  • A dockyard has been found at Lothal.
  • There were export and import.
  • Production of cotton was there.
  • At Lothal, weights and measures of truth existed in Harappan culture was seen.
  • The weights and were usually cubical in shape and were made of limestone, steatite, etc