In relation to the fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution of India, which one of the following is NOT correct ?
The fundamental duties were not originally a part of the Constitu-tion
To safeguard public property and abjure violence are fundamental duties
They are not enforceable through writs
They may not be used for deter-mining constitutionality of laws
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UPSC CAPF – 2020
– Option B is correct: Article 51A(i) lists “to safeguard public property and to abjure violence” as one of the fundamental duties.
– Option C is correct: Fundamental duties are not directly enforceable by courts through writs like Fundamental Rights are.
– Option D is incorrect: The Supreme Court has held that courts can refer to fundamental duties while testing the constitutionality of a law. If a law seeks to implement a fundamental duty, it can be considered reasonable and thus constitutional.