Revision Series | Polity | Fundamental Duties | 50

December 11, 2023

Protection of wild life comes under which of the following in the Constitution of India?
1. Fundamental duties
2. Directive Principles
3. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct action from given codes below.

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1 and 3 only

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Answer – C

Article 48A imposes a duty on State to protect the environment from pollution by adopting various measures.
Article 51A (g): The Article 51 A(g) states that it shall be the duty of each and every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment that includes lakes, rivers, forests, and wildlife
Forests and protection of wild animals in the Concurrent List – Seventh Schedule (Article 256) of the Constitution

Safeguarding the public Property, developing scientific temper and promoting communal harmony come under which of the following ?

(A) Fundamental Rights
(B) Directive principles of state policies
(C) Centre - state relation
(D) None of these

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Answer – D

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?
1. Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Constitution of India by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
2. Fundamental Duties were declared as part of basic structure of the Constitution of India by Parliament of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None

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Answer – A

Which of the following is/are Fundamental Duty of the citizen?
1. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
2. To exercise our Universal Adult Franchise at the time of general elections.
3. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1 and 3 only

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Answer – D

Which of the following is/are correct in regarding the 86th constitutional amendment ?
1. The 12th Fundamental Duty was incorporated by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
2. The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, puts duty on parents or guardians to provide opportunities for education to their Child or Ward in the age of 6 to 14.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer – B

Change in Fundamental Rights

A new article 21A was inserted below the Article 21 which made Right to Education a Fundamental Right for children in the range of 6-14 years. This article reads:
“The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine”

Change in DPSP

Article 45 which originally stated:
“The State shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.”
Was substituted as
“The State shall endeavor to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.”

Change in Fundamental Duties

Article 51A was also amended and after clause (J), the clause (k) was added which says:
“who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.”

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect ?
1. The idea of fundamental duties is derived from the British constitution
2. Idea of fundamental rights is derived from the Russian constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer – C

Which of the following is/are correct about Fundamental duties ?
1. These are non-enforceable
2. These are primarily moral duties
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – C

The Fundamental Duties -
1. Were introduced by the 44th Amendment.
2. Are incorporated in Part Ill-A.
3. Are not justiciable.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 3 only

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Answer – D

The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the idea of -

(A) Giving more importance to Fundamental Rights.
(B) Curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities.
(C) Preventing abuse of Fundamental Rights.
(D) Giving more power to the executive

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Answer – B

Idea behind fundamental duties is that
The citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform as well
To curb subversive and unconstitutional activities by sensitizing citizens about their responsibilities towards the nation

Consider the following statements:
1. Verma Committee on Fundamental Duties of the Citizens (1999) identified the existence of legal provisions for the implementation of some of the Fundamental duties.
2. One of the Fundamental Duties of every citizen of India is to pay taxes so as to maintain a vibrant democracy in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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Answer – A