{"id":89373,"date":"2025-06-01T10:03:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=89373"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:03:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:03:19","slug":"which-of-the-following-statements-regarding-the-fundamental-duties-as","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-statements-regarding-the-fundamental-duties-as\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in the Constitution of India is\/are correct ?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.<\/li>\n<li>2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption.<\/li>\n<li>3. They are applicable only to citizens of India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below :<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; option2=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;2 and 3 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;3 only&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2011<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2011\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct option is D. Let&#8217;s evaluate the statements:<br \/>\n1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction. This is incorrect. Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable and cannot be enforced directly by courts through writs.<br \/>\n2. 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.<br \/>\n3. They are applicable only to citizens of India. This is correct. Article 51A explicitly states that it shall be the duty of every &#8216;citizen of India&#8217;. They do not apply to foreigners.<br \/>\nTherefore, only statement 3 is correct.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe 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.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nWhile 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.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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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. 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