- Statement 1 is correct. Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee, and are listed in Part IV-A (Article 51A) of the Constitution. - Statement 2 is incorrect. The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble. The 44th Amendment Act, 1978, primarily focused on changes related to emergency provisions and property rights.
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Fundamental Duties are enlisted in Part IV-A of the Constitution of India. 2. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India added the word 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Constitution of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2022 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Constitutional Amendments related to Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy)
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