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).

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.