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
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CAPF – 2011
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.