How many fundamental duties were recommended to be inserted in the Indian Constitution by the Swarna Singh Committee?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 8

Key Points

The Swarna Singh Committee recommended the inclusion of 8 fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution.
These duties were intended to serve as a constant reminder to every citizen that while enjoying their rights, they also have certain duties to perform.
The concept of Fundamental Duties is borrowed from the Constitution of Russia (erstwhile USSR).
Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

Additional Information

Originally, the Constitution of India did not contain any list of Fundamental Duties.
The Fundamental Duties are enshrined in Article 51A of the Constitution.
There are currently 11 Fundamental Duties after the 86th Amendment in 2002 added one more duty.
These duties are non-justiciable, meaning their violation cannot be taken to court.
The Fundamental Duties aim to promote a sense of discipline and commitment among the citizens.