The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, passed in 1976, incorporated a new Part IV-A into the Constitution, which deals with Fundamental Duties. This amendment was a significant overhaul of the Indian Constitution.
By which of the following amendment, a new part was added to the Indian Constitution under the title ‘Fundamental Duties’ ?
Asked in Veterinary Officers (Grade 2) Exam 2023 · Topic: Fundamental Duties (Inclusion through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976)
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