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11. The provision under Article 51A of the Constitution of India relates t

The provision under Article 51A of the Constitution of India relates to the :

uniform civil code for the citizens.

organization of village panchayats.

right to education.

fundamental duties.

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The correct option is D.

Article 51A of the Constitution of India enumerates the Fundamental Duties of citizens. This Article was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
– A) Uniform civil code for the citizens: This is provided for in Article 44, which is a Directive Principle of State Policy.
– B) Organization of village panchayats: This is provided for in Article 40, which is a Directive Principle of State Policy.
– C) Right to education: This is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.
– D) Fundamental duties: Article 51A specifically lists the eleven Fundamental Duties that citizens are expected to observe.

The Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they are not enforceable by courts. They are intended to remind citizens of their responsibilities towards the nation and fellow citizens.

12. Consider the following statements about the Indian Constitution : 1.

Consider the following statements about the Indian Constitution :

1. In addition to the structure of the Government, it has also concerned itself with some aspects of a desirable civil society and economy.
2. Through amendments in the year 1976, it has also outlined the fundamental duties of citizens along with their rights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Statement 1 is correct. The Constitution not only lays down the structure of the government (Union and State executive, legislature, judiciary) but also includes parts like Fundamental Rights (Part III) which define aspects of a desirable civil society by guaranteeing basic freedoms and protections, and Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) which outline goals for the state regarding social and economic justice, aiming towards a desirable economy and society. Statement 2 is also correct. Fundamental Duties (Part IVA, Article 51A) were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. This addition outlined the fundamental duties of citizens, complementing the fundamental rights already present in the Constitution.

– Part III (Fundamental Rights) and Part IV (DPSP) relate to aspects of civil society and economy.
– Part IVA (Fundamental Duties) was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
– The Constitution provides a framework for governance as well as societal goals.

The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, was a comprehensive amendment that made several changes to the Constitution, including adding the words ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’, and ‘Integrity’ to the Preamble and incorporating the Fundamental Duties based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

13. Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as

Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in the Constitution of India is/are correct ?

1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption.
3. They are applicable only to citizens of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

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The correct option is D. Let’s evaluate the statements:
1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction. This is incorrect. Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable and cannot be enforced directly by courts through writs.
2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption. This is incorrect. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
3. They are applicable only to citizens of India. This is correct. Article 51A explicitly states that it shall be the duty of every ‘citizen of India’. They do not apply to foreigners.
Therefore, only statement 3 is correct.

The question examines the nature and applicability of Fundamental Duties as listed in Article 51A of the Constitution of India. Key aspects tested are their enforceability, origin, and who they apply to.

While Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, Parliament can make laws to enforce them. They serve as a reminder to citizens of their responsibilities towards the nation and society. There are currently 11 Fundamental Duties. The 11th duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

14. Which one of the following is included in Article 51A (Part IV A) of t

Which one of the following is included in Article 51A (Part IV A) of the Constitution of India ?

Fundamental Duties

Suspension of Fundamental Rights

Special Powers of Governors

Writs

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Article 51A, which constitutes Part IV A of the Constitution of India, lists the Fundamental Duties of citizens. These duties were not originally part of the Constitution but were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

Part III of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35). Part IV deals with Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 36-51). Part IV A deals specifically with Fundamental Duties.

There are currently eleven Fundamental Duties listed under Article 51A. They include duties like abiding by the Constitution, respecting the National Flag and National Anthem, protecting the sovereignty and integrity of India, promoting harmony, protecting the environment, and developing a scientific temper. Unlike Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties are not directly enforceable by courts.

15. Which one among the following is not a fundamental duty ?

Which one among the following is not a fundamental duty ?

To abide by the Constitution of India and respect the national flag and national anthem

To safeguard public property

To protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India

To render compulsory military service

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The correct answer is D) To render compulsory military service.

Fundamental Duties are listed under Article 51A of the Constitution. Options A, B, and C correspond to duties listed in Article 51A:
A) To abide by the Constitution and respect the national flag and national anthem (51A(a)).
B) To safeguard public property (51A(i)).
C) To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India (51A(c)).
Rendering compulsory military service is not explicitly listed as a fundamental duty. While 51A(d) mentions rendering national service when called upon to do so, this is not necessarily compulsory military service.

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.

16. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty enshrined in the

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

To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions

To protect the national animal and bird

To value and preserve the rich heritage of India's composite culture

To safeguard public property and abjure violence

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Protecting the national animal and bird is not explicitly listed as a Fundamental Duty in the Constitution of India.

Part IVA of the Constitution, containing Article 51A, lists the Fundamental Duties of citizens. These duties were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, and the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

Article 51A(g) lays down the duty “to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.” While this includes the protection of wildlife, the specific duty to protect the ‘national animal and bird’ as distinct entities is not enumerated. Option A (51A(a)), C (51A(f)), and D (51A(i)) are all explicitly mentioned Fundamental Duties in Article 51A.

17. Through which one of the following amendment acts were Fundamental Dut

Through which one of the following amendment acts were Fundamental Duties introduced to the Constitution of India?

The 44th Amendment Act

The 42nd Amendment Act

The 43rd Amendment Act

The 25th Amendment Act

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Fundamental Duties were introduced into the Constitution of India by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

This amendment added a new Part IVA to the Constitution, consisting of Article 51A, which originally listed ten Fundamental Duties for citizens. The 42nd Amendment Act is also known as the ‘Mini Constitution’ due to the significant and extensive changes it made to the Constitution.

The idea of Fundamental Duties was inspired by the constitution of the erstwhile USSR. A committee headed by Sardar Swaran Singh recommended their inclusion. Later, the 11th Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, relating to education.

18. Which one of the following is not enumerated in the Constitution of In

Which one of the following is not enumerated in the Constitution of India as a fundamental duty of citizens of India ?

To safeguard public property

To protect and improve the natural environment

To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry

To promote international peace and security

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The Fundamental Duties of citizens are enumerated in Article 51A of Part IVA of the Constitution. “To promote international peace and security” is listed in Article 51 under Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy) as a directive to the State, not as a fundamental duty of citizens.

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.

Options A, B, and C are all listed as Fundamental Duties under Article 51A: A) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence [51A(i)], B) to protect and improve the natural environment [51A(g)], C) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform [51A(h)]. Promoting international peace and security [Article 51] is a Directive Principle guiding the State’s foreign policy.

19. 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

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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.

20. In Part-IVA of the Constitution of India, which one of the following i

In Part-IVA of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not mentioned as a duty of every citizen of India ?

To render national service when called upon to do so

To renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women

To value and preserve a unitary national culture

To develop the spirit of inquiry and reform

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The statement “To value and preserve a unitary national culture” is not mentioned as a duty of every citizen in Part-IVA of the Constitution of India.

Part IVA of the Indian Constitution, introduced by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, lists the Fundamental Duties in Article 51A. The duty listed in Article 51A(f) is “to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture”. The phrase “unitary national culture” is not used; instead, the emphasis is on “composite culture,” reflecting India’s diversity.

The other options are indeed listed as Fundamental Duties:
(A) To render national service when called upon to do so (Article 51A(d)).
(B) To renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women (Article 51A(e)).
(D) To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform (Article 51A(h)).
There are currently eleven Fundamental Duties in total (the 11th duty regarding education was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002).