Consider the following statements about the Indian Constitution : 1.

Consider the following statements about the Indian Constitution :

  • 1. In addition to the structure of the Government, it has also concerned itself with some aspects of a desirable civil society and economy.
  • 2. Through amendments in the year 1976, it has also outlined the fundamental duties of citizens along with their rights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2012
Statement 1 is correct. The Constitution not only lays down the structure of the government (Union and State executive, legislature, judiciary) but also includes parts like Fundamental Rights (Part III) which define aspects of a desirable civil society by guaranteeing basic freedoms and protections, and Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) which outline goals for the state regarding social and economic justice, aiming towards a desirable economy and society. Statement 2 is also correct. Fundamental Duties (Part IVA, Article 51A) were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. This addition outlined the fundamental duties of citizens, complementing the fundamental rights already present in the Constitution.
– Part III (Fundamental Rights) and Part IV (DPSP) relate to aspects of civil society and economy.
– Part IVA (Fundamental Duties) was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
– The Constitution provides a framework for governance as well as societal goals.
The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, was a comprehensive amendment that made several changes to the Constitution, including adding the words ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’, and ‘Integrity’ to the Preamble and incorporating the Fundamental Duties based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
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