Consider the following as part of fundamental duties under the Constit

Consider the following as part of fundamental duties under the Constitution of India :

1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
3. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women
4. To practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business

Which of the above fundamental duties is/are correct ?

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1 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Statements 1, 2, and 3 are explicitly listed as Fundamental Duties under Article 51A of the Constitution of India. Statement 4, “To practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business”, is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 19(1)(g), not a fundamental duty. Therefore, only statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct as fundamental duties.

Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, an eleventh duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

The Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by courts. They serve as a reminder to citizens of their duties towards society, the nation, and their fellow citizens.

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