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1. Which of the following are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution ? I. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice. II. To develop scientific temper and spirit of inquiry. III. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture. IV. To safeguard public property and adjure violence. Which of the statements given above are correct ?Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023
2. 1 3. Which one of the following is not included as the Fundamental Duty of the Indian Citizen?Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2001
3. In Part-IVA of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not mentioned as a duty of every citizen of India ?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2022
4. According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2016
5. Which one of the following is not enumerated in the Constitution of India as a fundamental duty of citizens of India ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2019
6. Which of the following statements is part of fundamental duties enshrined in the Indian Constitution? 1. To promote religious, regional and linguistic harmony and spirit of common brotherhood. 2. To educate children between the age of 6 and 14. 3. To promote secular principles.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021
7. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2023 · UPSC NDA 1 2015
8. Statements for “Fundamental Duties” are mentioned below. Evaluate the same a. 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution. 86th Amendment Act 2002 later added 11th Fundamental Duty to the list. b. Swaran Singh Committee in 1976 recommended Fundamental Duties, the necessity of which was felt during the internal emergency of 1975-77. c. The Fundamental Duties are dealt with Article 51A under Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution. d. Fundamental Duties are categorized into two – (i) Moral Duty: cherishing noble ideals of freedom struggle (ii) Civic Duty: respecting the Constitution, National Flag and National Anthem.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2023
9. Consider the following statements: 1. A parents or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six to fourteen years. 2. To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. 3. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life and to have compassion for living creatures. 4. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence. 5. To provide primary healthcare to the persons below poverty line. Which of the statements above is/are related to fundamental duties?Asked in HAS Prelims 2022
10. The word 'To Abide and Respect' used under the Provisions of Article 51 A of the Constitution of India is concerned toAsked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2021
11. Which one of the following is not mentioned in the Constitution of India as a fundamental duty ?Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2013
12. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty enshrined in the Constitution of India?Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2023
13. Which one of the following is included in Article 51A (Part IV A) of the Constitution of India ?Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2021
14. The Fundamental Duty to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India is mentioned at number.Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2013
15. Consider the following, statements on Fundamental Duties. Find out the incorrect statement (i) Paying taxes (ii) Safeguarding public property (iii) Preserving the rich heritage of the country (iv) Casting the vote in the electionsAsked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2024
16. Under the Constitution of India which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2021
17. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2022 · UPPSC Upper Mains 2007
18. The provision under Article 51A of the Constitution of India relates to the :Asked in UPSC CAPF 2016
19. - D) Fundamental duties: Article 51A specifically lists the eleven Fundamental Duties that citizens are expected to observe. 19. “To cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired our national struggle for freedom” is a provision of which one of the following of the Constitu-tion of India ?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2019
20. “To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in theAsked in UPSC IAS 2015
21. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty prescribed in the Constitution of India ?Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2017
22. Consider the following as part of fundamental duties under the Constitution of India : 1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem 2. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India 3. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women 4. To practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business Which of the above fundamental duties is/are correct ?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2021 22
23. Which of the following is not a fundamental duty under the Indian Constitution?Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2023
24. In which Article of Indian Constitution, provision for `Fundamental Duties' has been made by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2015
25. Fundamental Duties of the citizens of India are enumerated inAsked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2011