Question
Download Solution PDFWhich article of the Indian Constitution deals with the fundamental duties?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 51A.
Key Points
- Fundamental Duties:
- Part IV A of the Indian Constitution contains Article 51A, which deals with the Fundamental Duties.
- The Soviet Constitution (USSR) is where the idea of fundamental duties originated.
- Fundamental Duties were recommended in 1976 by the Swaran Singh Committee.
- Ten Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
- Fundamental duties are not subject to legal action unless specifically stated in a provision, in contrast to fundamental rights, which are justiciable.
Additional Information
- The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added ten fundamental duties.
- The 86th Amendment to the Constitution was passed in 2002, adding the eleventh fundamental duty.
- The list of Fundamental Duties as mentioned in the Article 51A:
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S.No. |
Fundamental Duties |
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1. |
Abide by the Indian Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem |
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2. |
Cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom |
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3. |
Uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India |
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4. |
Defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so |
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5. |
Promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women |
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6. |
Value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture |
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7. |
Protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures |
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8. |
Develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform |
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9. |
Safeguard public property and to abjure violence |
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10. |
Strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement |
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11. |
Provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. |
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