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From which of the countries, the Constitution of India has adopted Fundamental Duties?
A. USA
B. Canada
C. Erstwhile USSR
D. UK

Answer
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Hint: The Fundamental Duties were borrowed from modern-day Russia.
-It was formed in 1921 and was dissolved in 1992. It was a group of 15 countries.
-Fundamental Duties were added in 1976 by amending the Constitution. It was the 42nd amendment.

Complete answer:
Let us look at the options and discuss the answer.
Option A. From the USA, the Indian Constitution has borrowed the feature of an independent judiciary, impeachment of the President, fundamental rights, and office of the vice president. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. From Canada, the Indian Constitution has borrowed the vesting of powers to the union and residual powers. It is an incorrect option.
Option C. From the erstwhile USSR, the Indian Constitution has borrowed the idea of the five-year plan, fundamental duties, and social, economic features of justice. It is the correct option.
Option D. From the UK, the Indian Constitution has borrowed the features of the rule of the law, bicameral legislature, single citizenship, and legislative procedure. It is an incorrect option.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Note:Part IVA of the Indian Constitution manages Fundamental Duties. As of now, there are 11 Fundamental obligations.
Initially, the Constitution of India didn't contain these duties. Residents are ethically committed by the Constitution to play out these obligations. Nonetheless, similar to the Directive Principles, these are non-reasonable, with no lawful assent in the event of their infringement or resistance.