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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Fundamental Duties are the moral and civic obligations of Indian citizens enumerated in Article 51A of Part IVA of the Constitution.
- Where are Fundamental Duties located in the Constitution and how were they introduced?
- How many Fundamental Duties are there and which was added later?
- Which committee and case reinforced the importance of Fundamental Duties?

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Fundamental Duties are the moral and civic obligations of Indian citizens enumerated in Article 51A of Part IVA of the Constitution.

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In 2002, the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act added the eleventh Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(k), obliging parents to provide educational opportunities to children aged six to fourteen.

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