“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
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2015
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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