Fundamental Duties (Indian Polity and Governance)

Total Questions: 40

11. "It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment"?. The above statement refers to which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (c) Article 51-A
Solution:It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment" is mentioned under Article 51A(g) in fundamental duties (Part-IVA).

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)

12. Which one of the following is incorrect? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

Correct Answer: (a) Fundamental Duties are the part of the Fundamental Rights.
Solution:The given statement (a) is incorrect because the fundamental duties are not a part of the fundamental rights; rather, fundamental duties were included in the Constitution of India through the 42 Amendment Act, 1976 by adding a new part, 'Part-IV A' of the Indian Constitution which currently enumerates 11 duties for every citizen of India.

13. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) To protect monuments and places of public importance
Solution:To Protect Monuments and places of public importance is not mentioned under Article 51A of the Indian Constitution.

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)

14. Which of the following is not a fundamental duty? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (c) To protect monuments and places of national importance
Solution:The protect monuments and places of national importance is not part of any fundamental duty. It is the Directive principles of the state policy under Article 49.

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)

15. Which one of the following is NOT provided in part IV A (Fundamental Duties) of the Indian Constitution? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) To respect our parents and teachers.
Solution:Respecting our parents and teachers is not mentioned among the eleven fundamental duties of the Constitution of India.

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)

16. Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) To vote in public elections.
Solution:To vote in public elections is not a fundamental duty. Other options are mentioned in the Part IVA-
To Scientific temper - Article 51A(h).
To safeguard public property - Article 51A(i).
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals - Article 51A(a).

17. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009]

List-I (Part of Constitution)List-II (Subject)
(a) Part IICitizenship
(b) Part IIIFundamental Rights
(c) Part IVDirective Principles of State Policy
(d) Part VFundamental Duties
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:Fundamental Duties were added in Part IV-A by the 42 Amendment of the Indian Constitution, and Part V pertains to the Union Executive.

The Fundamental Duties are mentioned in Article 51-A possess several distinct features, which are as follows:

  • Non-Justiciable – These duties are non-justiciable, meaning they are not enforceable by law through the judiciary. However, they serve as moral obligations and guiding principles for citizens.
  • Scope of Applicability – These duties are confined to citizens only and do not extend to foreigners.
  • Derived from Various Sources – These duties draw inspiration from various sources, including the Constitution of the erstwhile Soviet Union, the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi, and other constitutional experts. They reflect a blend of national and international values.
  • Directive Nature – These duties guide the behavior and conduct of citizens and serve as a moral compass for shaping a responsible and law-abiding society.
  • Codification of Indian Values – They refer to values that have been a part of Indian traditions and practices. Thus, they are essentially a codification of tasks integral to the Indian way of life.
  • Moral and Civic – Some of them are moral duties e.g. cherishing noble ideals of national freedom struggle, while others are civic duties e.g. respecting the Constitution.

18. "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the - [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Fundamental Duties
Solution:Part IV-A of the Constitution deals with the fundamental duties. Originally, the Constitution of India did not contain these duties. Fundamental duties were added by 42- and 86- Constitutional Amendment Acts.

At present, there are 11 fundamental duties. Citizens are morally obligated by the Constitution to perform these duties. Under Article 51A(c), It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.

19. How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Indian Constitution? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014, U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Eleven
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)

20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: [U.P. B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]

List-I (Subject)List-II (Related Articles of Indian Constitution)
(A) To foster respect for international law1. Article 51-A (h)
(B) To have compassion for living creatures2. Article 51 (c)
(C) To develop spirit of inquiry and reform3. Article 50
(D) To separate judiciary from the executive in Public Service of the State4. Article 51-A (g)

 

Code :
ABCD
(a)1234
(b)2413
(c)4321
(d)3142
Correct Answer: (b) 
Solution:The correctly matched articles are as follows:
List-I (Subject)List-II (Related Articles of Indian Constitution)
To foster respect for international lawArticle 51 (c)
To have compassion for living creaturesArticle 51-A (g)
To develop spirit of inquiry and reformArticle 51-A (h)
To separate judiciary from the executive in Public Service of the StateArticle 50