Select the <strong>CORRECT</strong> option based on the given Assertion (A) and Reason (R).<br><br><strong>Assertion (A):</strong> The 43^{\text{rd}} Constitutional Amendment Act introduced the concept of Fundamental Duties into the Indian Constitution.<br><strong>Reason (R):</strong> Fundamental Duties were added to promote responsible citizenship and encourage individuals to contribute to national development.
- A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B. A is true but R is false.
- C. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- D. A is false but R is true. ✓
Correct Answer: D. A is false but R is true.
Explanation
Assertion (A) is false because Fundamental Duties were introduced by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, not the 43rd. Reason (R) correctly describes their purpose.