Which of the following was NOT in the Original Constitution of India and was added later on by the 42^nd Amendment Act in 1976?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Fundamental Duties.

Key Points

Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976.
The Fundamental Duties are listed in Part IV-A of the Constitution under Article 51A.
Initially, ten Fundamental Duties were incorporated, aimed at promoting a sense of discipline and commitment among citizens.
These duties were inspired by the Constitution of the former Soviet Union and suggested by the Swaran Singh Committee.
In 2002, an eleventh duty was added through the 86th Amendment Act.

Additional Information

Fundamental Rights
- Enshrined in Part III (Articles 12-35) of the Indian Constitution.
- Guarantee civil liberties to all citizens to ensure individual rights and protect against arbitrary state action.
- Includes the right to equality, freedom of speech, and protection against discrimination.
Directive Principles of State Policy
- Outlined in Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Constitution.
- Provide guidelines for the framing of laws by the government.
- Aim to create a social order characterized by social, economic, and political justice.
Preamble to the Constitution
- Serves as the introduction to the Constitution, stating its objectives.
- Describes India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, and Democratic Republic.
- Aims to secure justice, liberty, equality, and promote fraternity among citizens.