Fundamental Duties

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]

(a) They can be enforced by writs
(b) They can be promoted only by constitutional methods
(c) They can be used for interpreting ambiguous statutes
(d) The performance of any particular duty comes within the sphere of constitutional law which court has to decide

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.

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

(a) To vote in General Election
(b) To develop the scientific temper
(c) To safeguard public property
(d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideas

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]

(a) 10
(b) 11
(c) 12
(d) 15

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). To vote in the General Election is not a Fundamental Duty.

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]

(a) Constitution
(b) The sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
(c) Rich heritage of our composite culture
(d) The natural environment

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]

(a) Separation of judiciary from executive
(b) To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
(c) Free and compulsory education
(d) Abolition of Untouchability

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).

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

(a) To protect and improve the natural environment
(b) To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom
(c) To strive towards abolition of untouchability
(d) To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform.

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.

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]

(a) To defend the country and render national service.
(b) To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
(c) To help in organizing Village Panchayats.
(d) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.

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:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1,2 and 4
(d) 1,3 and 4

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:

(a) I and 2
(b) Only 2
(c) 1,3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) 1,3 and 4

Solution:To protect the weaker sections from social injustice is not the part of Fundamental Duties. The rest three options are mentioned in Part IV-A (Fundamental Duties). So option (c) is the correct answer.

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

(a) Village Panchayat
(b) National Flag
(c) Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes
(d) Wild Life

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.

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]

(a) Article 21
(b) Article 48-A
(c) Article 51-A
(d) Article 56

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).

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

(a) Fundamental Duties are the part of the Fundamental Rights.
(b) Fundamental Duties are not a part of Fundamental Rights.
(c) Fundamental Duties are enumerated in Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution.
(d) Article 51A explains the duties of every citizen of India.

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]

(a) To respect the National Anthem
(b) To safeguard public property
(c) To protect monuments and places of public importance
(d) to protect and improve the natural environment

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.

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

(a) To protect and improve the natural environment
(b) To respect the National Anthem
(c) To protect monuments and places of national importance
(d) To safeguard public property

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.

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]

(a) To respect the National Flag.
(b) To promote spirit of brotherhood amongst all people of India.
(c) To respect our parents and teachers.
(d) To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.

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.

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

(a) To vote in public elections.
(b) To develop scientific temper.
(c) To safeguard public property.
(d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals.

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 II	Citizenship
(b) Part III	Fundamental Rights
(c) Part IV	Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Part V	Fundamental Duties

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

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.

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

(a) Preamble of the Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Rights
(d) Fundamental Duties

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]

(a) Nine
(b) Eleven
(c) Twelve
(d) Twenty

Correct Answer: (b) Eleven

Solution:There are eleven fundamental duties in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution. Originally there were 10 fundamental duties, but the 11 duty was added by the 86 Amendment Act, 2002. Article 51 A (k) was added for parents or guardians to provide an opportunity for education to their children between the Age of 6 to 14 years.

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 law	1. Article 51-A (h)
(B) To have compassion for living creatures	2. Article 51 (c)
(C) To develop spirit of inquiry and reform	3. Article 50
(D) To separate judiciary from the executive in Public Service of the State	4. Article 51-A (g)

Code :
	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	2	3	4
(b)	2	4	1	3
(c)	4	3	2	1
(d)	3	1	4	2

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

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 law	Article 51 (c)
To have compassion for living creatures	Article 51-A (g)
To develop spirit of inquiry and reform	Article 51-A (h)
To separate judiciary from the executive in Public Service of the State	Article 50

21. Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.

2. They are correlative to legal duties.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:The Fundamental Duties were added as Article 51-A (Part IV -A) in the Indian Constitution by the 42 Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommendation of Swaran Singh Committee Fundamental duties are non-justiciable in nature as there is no legal sanction behind them. These duties are not enforceable in the court. Thus, statement (1) is incorrect. Besides, Fundamental Duties are not correlative with legal duties. Therefore, statement 2 is also wrong.

22. The provisions relating to Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India were added on the recommendation of: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012, Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

(a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
(b) Iyengar Committee
(c) Swaran Singh Committee
(d) Thakkar Commission

Correct Answer: (c) Swaran Singh Committee

Solution:Part IV-A and Article 51 A (Fundamental Duties) was added to the Constitution of India by the 42 Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee. At present, the total number of Fundamental Duties is 11. Originally they were 10 in number.

23. Which one of the following Committees/Commissions recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

(a) Swaran Singh Committee
(b) Ashok Mehta Committee
(c) Balram Jakhar Committee
(d) Sarkaria Commission

Correct Answer: (a) Swaran Singh Committee

Solution:Part IV-A and Article 51 A (Fundamental Duties) was added to the Constitution of India by the 42 Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee. At present, the total number of Fundamental Duties is 11. Originally they were 10 in number.

24. Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution on the recommendation of- [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Swaran Singh Committee
(b) Shah Commission
(c) Administrative Reforms Commission
(d) Santhanam Committee

Correct Answer: (a) Swaran Singh Committee

Solution:Part IV-A and Article 51 A (Fundamental Duties) was added to the Constitution of India by the 42 Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee. At present, the total number of Fundamental Duties is 11. Originally they were 10 in number.

25. Which Amendment Act included the Fundamental Duties of citizens in the Indian Constitution? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) 42nd Amendment Act
(b) 56th Amendment Act
(c) 73rd Amendment Act
(d) 98th Amendment Act

Correct Answer: (a) 42nd Amendment Act

Solution:Part IV-A and Article 51 A (Fundamental Duties) was added to the Constitution of India by the 42 Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee. At present, the total number of Fundamental Duties is 11. Originally they were 10 in number.

26. The Fundamental Duty to uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India is mentioned at number- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2013]

(a) Four
(c) Two
(b) One
(d) Three

Correct Answer: (d) Three

Solution:The fundamental duty to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India is mentioned at number three in Article 51-A (Fundamental Duties) of the Indian Constitution. It is mentioned under Article 51 A (c).

27. When were the Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) At the time of framing of Constitution
(b) On 26th January, 1950
(c) In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment
(d) In the 41st Constitutional Amendment

Correct Answer: (c) In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment

Solution:The fundamental duty to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India is mentioned at number three in Article 51-A (Fundamental Duties) of the Indian Constitution. It is mentioned under Article 51 A (c).

28. Under which Articles of Indian Constitution, provision for Fundamental Duties has been made by the 42- Constitutional Amendment Act? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Article 50
(b) Article 51A
(c) Article 52
(d) Article 53

Correct Answer: (b) Article 51A

Solution:The 42nd Amendment Act inserted Article 51-A to create a new part called IV-A in the Constitution, which prescribed the fundamental duties of citizens.

29. When were the Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Constitution? [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) In 1976
(b) In 1979
(c) In 1975
(d) In 1978

Correct Answer: (a) In 1976

Solution:The 42nd Amendment Act inserted Article 51-A to create a new part called IV-A in the Constitution, which prescribed the fundamental duties of citizens.

30. In which year Fundamental Duties of Citizens were introduced by 42-Amendment? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) 1976
(b) 1975
(c) 1978
(d) 1980

Correct Answer: (a) 1976

Solution:The 42nd Amendment Act inserted Article 51-A to create a new part called IV-A in the Constitution, which prescribed the fundamental duties of citizens.

31. The Fundamental Duties are mentioned in which of the following part of the Constitution of India? [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Part-III
(b) Part IV
(c) Part-IV A
(d) Part VI

Correct Answer: (c) Part-IV A

Solution:The 42nd Amendment Act inserted Article 51-A to create a new part called IV-A in the Constitution, which prescribed the fundamental duties of citizens.

32. The 'Fundamental Duties' are provided in which of the following part of the constitution of India? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Part-II
(b) Part-III
(c) Part-IV
(d) Part-IV-A

Correct Answer: (d) Part-IV-A

Solution:The 42nd Amendment Act inserted Article 51-A to create a new part called IV-A in the Constitution, which prescribed the fundamental duties of citizens.

33. Which of the following were members of the Swaran Singh Committee (1976)? [R.A.S/R.T.S (Pre) 2018]

(A) A.R. Antulay

(B) S.S. Ray

(C) Haridev Joshi

(D) C.M. Stephen

Select the correct answer using code given below:

(a) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
(b) (A), (B) and (C)
(c) (A), (B) and (D)
(d) (B), (C) and (D)

Correct Answer: (c) (A), (B) and (D)

Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

34. By which Constitutional Amendment, ten Fundamental Duties were added in the Constitution for Indian citizens? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

(a) 24th
(c) 44th
(b) 38th
(d) 42nd

Correct Answer: (d) 42nd

Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

35. Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens are enumerated in- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

(a) Part I of the Constitution
(b) Part IV A of the Constitution
(c) Part II of the Constitution
(d) Part IV of the Constitution

Correct Answer: (b) Part IV A of the Constitution

Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

36. Which Article of Indian Constitution enumerates Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) Article 50-A
(b) Article 50-B
(c) Article 51-A
(d) Article 51-B

Correct Answer: (c) Article 51-A

Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

37. The 10 commandments, which were added by 42 Amendment Act in Constitution of India, are called as? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Panchayati Raj Principles
(d) Directive Principles of State Policy

Correct Answer: (b) Fundamental Duties

Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

38. Which of the following Amendment Acts is related to Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A (Pre) 2007]

(a) 38th
(b) 41st
(c) 42nd
(d) 45th

Correct Answer: (c) 42nd

Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

39. Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution of India by the- [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001, 48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008 ]

(a) 32nd Amendment Act
(b) 42nd Amendment Act
(c) 15th Amendment Act
(d) 46th Amendment Act

Correct Answer: (b) 42nd Amendment Act

Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

40. The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) has incorporated into the Constitution of India a new chapter on- [44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

(a) Administration of Union Territories
(b) Formation of Inter-State Councils
(c) Fundamental Duties
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (c) Fundamental Duties

Solution:The Swaran Singh Committee had a total of 12 members-

(1) Swaran Singh - Chairman,

(2) A.R. Antulay,

(3) S.S Ray,

(4) Rajni Patel,

(5) HR Gokhale,

(6) V.S. Sayed Muhammed,

(7) V.N. Gadgil,

(8) CM Stephen,

(9) DP Singh,

(10) Dinesh Goswami,

(11) Vasanth Sathe,

(12) B.N. Banerjee

Haridev Joshi was the 11th, 16th & 18th Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Since 1952, he fought 10 state assembly elections until his death in 1995 and stood undefeated in all the elections.

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties. The need and necessity of which were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-77), It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform.

The Government accepted this report, and through the 42nd Amendment, part IV-A was added to the Constitution. The new part consists of only 1 Article (51-A). Presently there are 11 fundamental duties in this Article.

Fundamental Duties

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]

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

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

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]

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

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

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]

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

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 ]

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

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]

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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]

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]

21. Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

22. The provisions relating to Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India were added on the recommendation of: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012, Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

23. Which one of the following Committees/Commissions recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

24. Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution on the recommendation of- [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2011]

25. Which Amendment Act included the Fundamental Duties of citizens in the Indian Constitution? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

26. The Fundamental Duty to uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India is mentioned at number- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2013]

27. When were the Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

28. Under which Articles of Indian Constitution, provision for Fundamental Duties has been made by the 42- Constitutional Amendment Act? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

29. When were the Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Constitution? [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

30. In which year Fundamental Duties of Citizens were introduced by 42-Amendment? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

31. The Fundamental Duties are mentioned in which of the following part of the Constitution of India? [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

32. The 'Fundamental Duties' are provided in which of the following part of the constitution of India? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

33. Which of the following were members of the Swaran Singh Committee (1976)? [R.A.S/R.T.S (Pre) 2018]

34. By which Constitutional Amendment, ten Fundamental Duties were added in the Constitution for Indian citizens? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

35. Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens are enumerated in- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

36. Which Article of Indian Constitution enumerates Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

37. The 10 commandments, which were added by 42 Amendment Act in Constitution of India, are called as? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

38. Which of the following Amendment Acts is related to Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A (Pre) 2007]

39. Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution of India by the- [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001, 48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008 ]

40. The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) has incorporated into the Constitution of India a new chapter on- [44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

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