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1. Consider the following as part of fundamental duties under the Constit

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

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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 ?

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.

2. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty of the Indian c

Which one of the following is *not* a Fundamental Duty of the Indian citizens ?

To respect the National flag and the National anthem

To defend the country

To safeguard all property

To provide opportunities for education to one's own child between the age of six and fourteen years

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The Fundamental Duty listed in Article 51A(i) is “to safeguard public property and to abjure violence,” not to safeguard all property (which would include private property).

– Fundamental Duties are enshrined in Part IVA of the Constitution under Article 51A.
– Option A is a Fundamental Duty (51A(a)).
– Option B is a Fundamental Duty (51A(d)).
– Option D is a Fundamental Duty (51A(k), added by 86th Amendment).
– Option C is incorrect because it refers to safeguarding “all property” instead of specifically “public property”.

Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. They are not legally enforceable in the same way as Fundamental Rights but guide citizens’ conduct and the state’s actions.

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3. Which one of the following Committees has recommended the inclusion of

Which one of the following Committees has recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution under the 42^nd Amendment Act of 1976 ?

Jagjivan Ram Committee

Swaran Singh Committee

V.V. Giri Committee

B.D. Jatti Committee

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The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution.

Based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee, the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added a new Part IVA to the Constitution, comprising Article 51A, which enumerated a list of ten Fundamental Duties.

The Swaran Singh Committee was constituted in 1976 by the Congress government. Originally, the committee suggested only eight fundamental duties, but the 42nd Amendment included ten. A eleventh duty was added later by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

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4. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty prescribed in the

Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty prescribed in the Constitution of India ?

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To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

To protect and improve the natural environment

To safeguard public property and abjure violence

To promote international peace and security

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The Fundamental Duties are enshrined in Article 51A of the Constitution, which was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Option D, “To promote international peace and security,” is listed under Article 51, which is a Directive Principle of State Policy, not a Fundamental Duty. Options A, B, and C are explicitly listed among the eleven Fundamental Duties in Article 51A.

– Fundamental Duties are moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India.
– Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are guidelines or principles given to the states for governance. Article 51 specifically deals with the promotion of international peace and security as a DPSP.

– The Fundamental Duties were inspired by the Constitution of the former Soviet Union.
– The Swaran Singh Committee in 1976 recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties.
– The 11th Fundamental Duty, concerning education for children between 6 and 14 years, was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

5. In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct rel

In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties ?

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Rights are correlative with Duties

Rights are personal and hence independent of society and Duties

Rights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality of the citizen

Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State

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The correct answer is A) Rights are correlative with Duties.

In the context of India and generally in civic philosophy, rights and duties are considered to be interconnected and mutually dependent. My right to liberty, for example, implies a duty on others not to unlawfully restrain me, and also arguably a duty on me to respect the liberty of others. While Fundamental Rights are legally enforceable and Fundamental Duties are not, the Constitution aims to strike a balance between individual freedoms and social responsibilities. The idea that rights are correlative with duties emphasizes that the enjoyment of rights comes with the obligation to perform certain duties towards society and the state.

Options B, C, and D present unbalanced views. Rights are not independent of society (B); they are recognized and protected within a social framework. Both Rights and Duties are important for the advancement of personality and the stability of the State (C and D); prioritizing one over the other ignores their interdependence in creating a just and orderly society. The addition of Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution, even if non-justiciable, reflects the recognition of this correlative relationship.

6. Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Dutie

Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen ?

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A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
They are correlative to legal duties.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is correct.

– Statement 1 is incorrect. The Fundamental Duties, as listed in Article 51A of the Constitution, are not directly enforceable by a legislative process. While the state can enact laws to give effect to certain duties (e.g., environmental protection), there is no general provision in the Constitution for their direct enforcement through a legislative process against individuals.
– Statement 2 is incorrect. Fundamental Duties are moral and civic obligations and are not correlative to legal duties. A legal duty implies a corresponding legal right, which is not the case with Fundamental Duties. For instance, the duty to develop scientific temper does not create a legal right for someone else. They are non-justiciable in the sense that a person cannot be dragged to court for not performing a Fundamental Duty, unless specifically mandated by a corresponding law.

Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

7. “To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India”

“To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the

Preamble of the Constitution

Directive Principles of State Policy

Fundamental Rights

Fundamental Duties

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The correct option is D (Fundamental Duties). The phrase “To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is explicitly mentioned as one of the Fundamental Duties of every citizen of India.

– This statement is found in Article 51A(c) of the Constitution, which lists the Fundamental Duties.
– The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. There are currently eleven Fundamental Duties.

– The Preamble mentions “unity and integrity of the Nation” but not the duty “to uphold and protect” them.
– The Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) are guidelines for the state, aiming for social and economic welfare, not specific duties of citizens.
– Fundamental Rights (Part III) are rights guaranteed to individuals against the state.
– The emphasis on sovereignty, unity, and integrity reflects the importance of national cohesion and solidarity.

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8. The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the insertion of which one of t

The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the insertion of which one of the following provisions into the Constitution of India?

Doctrine of Pleasure

Fundamental Duties

Nomination of Anglo-Indian Members to the Lok Sabha

Impeachment of the President of India

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The correct option is B. The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the insertion of Fundamental Duties into the Constitution of India.

– The Swaran Singh Committee was constituted by the Indian government in 1976 to study the question of amending the Constitution during the National Emergency.
– Among its key recommendations was the inclusion of a chapter on Fundamental Duties of citizens in the Constitution.
– Based on its recommendations, the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, added Part IVA to the Constitution, which comprises Article 51A listing the Fundamental Duties.

– Initially, ten Fundamental Duties were added. A eleventh duty was added later by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
– Fundamental Duties are inspired by the Constitution of the erstwhile USSR.
– Unlike Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by courts.
– The other options (Doctrine of Pleasure, Nomination of Anglo-Indian Members, Impeachment of the President) were already part of the original Constitution or related to existing provisions.

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9. In relation to the fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution of

In relation to the fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution of India, which one of the following is NOT correct ?

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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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The correct option is D. Fundamental duties *may* be used by courts in determining the constitutionality of laws, not “may not”.

– Option A is correct: Fundamental duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. They were not part of the original Constitution.
– 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.

Fundamental duties are contained in Part IVA of the Constitution, consisting of a single Article 51A. They are not justiciable in the same way as Fundamental Rights, but they serve as a guide to citizens and the state. The enforceability of fundamental duties has been a subject of legal debate, but their significance as a reference point for constitutional interpretation is acknowledged by the judiciary.

10. “To cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired our national str

“To cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired our national struggle for freedom” is a provision of which one of the following of the Constitu-tion of India ?

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Directive principles of the state policy

Fundamental duties

Fundamental rights

Preamble

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The phrase “To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom” is explicitly listed as one of the Fundamental Duties of every citizen of India.

This duty is found under Article 51A(b) of the Constitution, which is part of Part IVA dealing with Fundamental Duties. This part was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

The Preamble outlines the objectives of the Constitution but does not list individual duties. Fundamental Rights (Part III) guarantee certain rights to citizens and persons. Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) are guidelines for the state in formulating policies, not duties of individual citizens.