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 ?

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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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017
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.
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