Fundamental Duties (Indian Polity and Governance)

Total Questions: 40

1. Which of the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties is not true: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003, U.P.U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (a) They can be enforced by writs
Solution:Fundamental duties can not be enforced by writs. The fundamental duties have been defined as the moral obligations of all the citizens to help, promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India.

In the context of a nation, the Fundamental Duties of Indian Constitution refer to a set of duties prescribed for the citizens of that nation. They act as a reminder to the citizens that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have to perform certain duties towards the nation they live in. In essence, these duties can summarizedised as a set of moral and ethical obligations that citizens are expected to uphold towards a nation.

2. Under the Constitution of India which of the following Is not Fundamental Duty? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) To vote in General Election
Solution:On the recommendations of the Swaran Singh committee (1976), the government has enacted the 42 Constitutional Amendment 1976. This amendment added a new part, namely, Part IVA, to the Constitution.

This new part consists of one Article, that is Article 51A, which contains 11 Fundamental Duties for the citizens. All the options are correct except option (a). To vote in the General Election is not a Fundamental Duty.

3. Article 51-A deals with Fundamental Duties. Currently how many Fundamental Duties are mentioned? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (b) 11
Solution:On the recommendations of the Swaran Singh committee (1976), the government has enacted the 42 Constitutional Amendment 1976. This amendment added a new part, namely, Part IVA, to the Constitution.

This new part consists of one Article, that is Article 51A, which contains 11 Fundamental Duties for the citizens. All the options are correct except option (a).

4. The word 'To Abide and Respect' under the Provisions of Article 51A of Constitution of India is concerned to- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre), 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Constitution
Solution:The word 'To Abide and Respect' under the provision of Article 51A of the Constitution of India is concerned to the Indian Constitution. Under Article 51A clause (a) It says, "to Abide by the Indian Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.

5. Which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty in India? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (b) To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
Solution:To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture is a fundamental duty mentioned under Article 51A(1).

Article 51A of the Indian Constitution in Part IV-A provides eleven Fundamental Duties. These fundamental duties are mentioned below:

  • To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem,
  • To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom,
  • To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India,
    To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so,
  • To 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,
  • To value and preserve the rich heritage of the country's composite culture,
  • To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures,
  • To develop a scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform,
  • To safeguard public property and to abjure violence,
  • To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement, and
  • To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years (added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002)

6. The Fundamental Duties of a citizen do not include duty- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) To strive towards abolition of untouchability
Solution:To strive towards the abolition of untouchability is not a fundamental duty. Article 17 of the fundamental rights in Part III of the Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability.

Article 51A of the Indian Constitution in Part IV-A provides eleven Fundamental Duties. These fundamental duties are mentioned below:

  • To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem,
  • To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom,
  • To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India,
    To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so,
  • To 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,
  • To value and preserve the rich heritage of the country's composite culture,
  • To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures,
  • To develop a scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform,
  • To safeguard public property and to abjure violence,
  • To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement, and
  • To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years (added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002)

7. Which one of the following is not a part of Fundamental Duties under Indian Constitution? [U.P.P.C.S. (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) To help in organizing Village Panchayats.
Solution:To help in organizing village (Gram) panchayats is not a part of the fundamental duties provided in the Constitution. It is a Directive Principle of State Policy.

According to Article 40, the State shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self- government.

Under Article 51-A (d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so, Under Article 51-A (f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture and under Article 51-A(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence are the fundamental duties.

8. Which of the following duties have been prescribed by the Indian Constitution as Fundamental Duties? [U.P. B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]

1. To defend the country

2. To pay income tax

3. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

4. To safeguard the public property

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (d) 1,3 and 4
Solution:To help in organizing village (Gram) panchayats is not a part of the fundamental duties provided in the Constitution. It is a Directive Principle of State Policy.

According to Article 40, the State shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self- government.

Under Article 51-A (d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so, Under Article 51-A (f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture and under Article 51-A(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence are the fundamental duties.

9. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2012 ]

1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.

2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice.

3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry.

4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of Individual and collective activity.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1,3 and 4
Solution:Article 51A of the Indian Constitution in Part IV-A provides eleven Fundamental Duties. These fundamental duties are mentioned below:
  • To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem,
  • To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom,
  • To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India,
    To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so,
  • To 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,
  • To value and preserve the rich heritage of the country's composite culture,
  • To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures,
  • To develop a scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform,
  • To safeguard public property and to abjure violence,
  • To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement, and
  • To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years (added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002)

10. Protection of which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty of an Indian citizen? [U.P. Lower (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Wild Life
Solution:According to Article 51A clause (a), it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem and clause (g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures. So option (d) is the correct answer.