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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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023
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.
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