According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of

According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?

To respect the National Flag
To defend the country
To provide education to one's child
To promote village and cottage industries
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
The correct answer is D, as promoting village and cottage industries is not a fundamental duty.
Article 51A of the Constitution lists the Fundamental Duties. While respecting the National Flag (a), defending the country (d), and providing education to one’s child (k) are explicitly mentioned as fundamental duties, promoting village and cottage industries is listed as a Directive Principle of State Policy under Article 43.
Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten, the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, added the eleventh duty (providing education). Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 36-51) are guidelines for the state in formulating policies and are not enforceable in court, unlike Fundamental Duties which are also non-enforceable but are expected from citizens.
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