Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Article 51A initially had ten duties; the eleventh duty (regarding education of children) was added later.
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 · Topic: Fundamental Duties (Article 51A: The original ten Fundamental Duties)
More Indian Polity and Governance questions
- Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?
- 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.
- 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?
- The word 'To Abide and Respect' used under the Provisions of Article 51 A of the Constitution of India is concerned to
- Which one of the following is not mentioned in the Constitution of India as a fundamental duty ?
- Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Duty enshrined in the Constitution of India?
- Which one of the following is included in Article 51A (Part IV A) of the Constitution of India ?
- The Fundamental Duty to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India is mentioned at number.