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Which one of the following was added as a fundamental duty through the Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002?

To strive towards excellence in individual and collective activity

To provide opportunities for education to one's child between the age of 6 and 14 years

To work for the welfare of women and children

To promote peace and harmony

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2020

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The correct answer is B) To provide opportunities for education to one’s child between the age of 6 and 14 years.

The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 introduced several changes related to education. It inserted Article 21A, making the right to education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years. It also amended Article 45 (Directive Principles of State Policy) and added a new Fundamental Duty under Article 51A. The new fundamental duty added as clause (k) under Article 51A is: “who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.” This directly corresponds to option B.

Prior to the 86th Amendment, Article 51A listed ten fundamental duties. The 86th Amendment increased the number of fundamental duties to eleven. Other fundamental duties include respecting the Constitution, cherishing noble ideals, promoting harmony, protecting the environment, etc. Option A is part of the original list (51A(j)). Options C and D reflect general societal goals but are not specific fundamental duties listed under Article 51A.