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The Fundamental Duties are listed under _________.

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  1. Part III, Article 32

  2. Part IV, Article 40

  3. Part IV, Article 51(A)

  4. Part V, Article 50

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fundamental Duties were not originally present in the Indian Constitution. 10 of them were added by 42nd CAA and 1 more was added by the 86th CAA. they are moral obligations placed on the citizens but are non-justiciable in nature. They are listed under Part IV, Article 51(A) of the Indian Constitution.

Which one of the following was originally not there in the Constitution?

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  1. Fundamental Rights

  2. Fundamental Duties

  3. Directive Principles of State Policy

  4. Preamble

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Originally, the Constitution had Fundamental Rights (Part III) Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV). 10 fundamental duties were added by the 42nd Amendment act of 1976 and 1 more was added by the 86th CAA. These are moral obligations on the citizens of the country and are non-justiciable. As of now, there are 11 fundamental duties included in Part IV(A) of the Indian Constitution.

Which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty?

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  1. Equal pay for equal work

  2. Common civil code for the country

  3. To serve and safeguard the country

  4. Establishing Gram Panchayats.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To serve and safeguard the country is a fundamental duty. Equal pay for equal work, common civil code for country and establishment of Gram Panchayats are Directive Principles of State Policy.

The Directive Principles of State Policy incorporated in our Constitution are influenced by the _____________ Constitution.

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  1. English

  2. American

  3. Canadian

  4. Irish

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Many features of the Indian Constituion are borrowed from various countries of the world. Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from the Irish Constitution. They are general guidelines for framing of laws. they are non-justiciable and non-enforceable in nature.

The Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from the ___________ Constitution.

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  1. Irish

  2. Japan

  3. Australia

  4. Britain

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement, particularly the Irish Home Rule Movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of Social Policy. Hence, Option A is correct.

Which one of the following is not a Fundament duty?

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  1. To provide adequate livelihood to all the citizens

  2. To preserve our rich heritage.

  3. To protect the integrity of India.

  4. To follow the noble ideas of our national struggle.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

42nd Amendment Act added 10 fundamental duties to the Indian Constitution. 11th Fundamental duty was added by 86th Amendment to the Constitution. To preserve our rich heritage, integrity of the country and follow noble ideas of our national struggle are some of the fundamental duties.

What serves as a warning against the anti-national and antisocial activities like burning the national flag, destroying public property and so on?

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  1. Fundamental Rights

  2. Directive Principles

  3. Fundamental Duties

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fundamental Duties are moral obligations on the citizens of the country and are non-justiciable. As of now, there are 11 fundamental duties included in Part IV(A) of the Indian Constitution. Some of them are as below:

  1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
  2. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
  3. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.

The fundamental duties serve as a source of inspiration for the citizens and promote a sense of discipline and commitment among them. 

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fundamental Duties are moral obligations on the citizens of the country. They are non-enforceable in nature but should be fulfilled at own's will. As of now, there are 11 fundamental duties in Part IV(A) of the Indian Constitution. They help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. They obligate all citizens to respect the national symbols of India, including the Constitution, to cherish its heritage, preserve its composite culture, promote the spirit of common brotherhood, protect the environment and public property, develop scientific temper, abjure violence, and strive towards excellence in all spheres of life.

Is it not our duty to protect the environment?

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 11 fundamental duties included in Part IV(A) of the Indian Constitution. One of them is to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures.  Though Fundamental rights are non-enforceable in nature, these are moral obligations on the citizens which should be fulfilled at own's will.

The fundamental duties serve as a reminder to the citizens that while enjoying their rights, they should also be conscious of duties they owe to their country, their society and to their fellow citizens.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

These are moral obligations on the citizens of the country and are non-justiciable. As of now, there are 11 fundamental duties included in Part IV(A) of the Indian Constitution. The aim behind inclusion of fundamental duties was to bring behavioural changes in Indian citizens.  These duties demand the ethical behaviour of the citizen upholding high moral standards which make an ideal society.