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Which of the following are among the Fundamental Duties as listed in the Constitution?
I. To preserve the heritage of our composite culture.
II. To abide by the Constitution.
III. To strive for excellence in scientific research to win international fame.
IV. To render national service when called upon to do so.

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  1. I, II and III

  2. l and II

  3. I, II and IV

  4. II, III and IV

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Option C is the correct answer. Eleven fundamental duties as listed in the Indian Constitution for citizens are:
1. To abide by and respect the constitution, the national flag and national anthem.
2. To cherish and follow the noble ideas of the freedom struggle.
3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
4. To defend the country and render national service when required.
5. To promote common brotherhood and establish dignity of women.
6. To preserve the rich heritage of nation's composite culture.
7. To protect and improve natural environment.
8. To develop scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry.
9. To safeguard public property and abjure violence.
10. To strive for excellence in all sphere of individual and collective activity.
11. It shall be the duty of every citizen of India who is a parent or guardian to provide an opportunity for education to his child or as the case may be, ward between the age of 6 and 14 (added by 86th amendment act, 2002).

Fundamental duties enacted in Part IV A of the Constitution are __________________.

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  1. enforceable duties and Parliament can impose penalties or punishments for the noncompliance.

  2. like Directive Principles that are mandates to people.

  3. like Fundamental Rights that are enforceable.

  4. no more than meant to create psychological consciousness among the citizens and of educational value.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Option D is the correct answer. 
The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. The DUTIES incorporated in the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, are statutory duties and are not enforceable by courts. They are only meant to create psychological consciousness among the citizens of India.

In the Constitution, opportunities for the development of scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform are found in _______________.

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  1. Fundamental Rights

  2. Preamble

  3. Fundamental Duties

  4. Directive Principles

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Option C is the correct answer. In the Indian Constitution, opportunities for the development of scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry and reform are found in Fundamental Duties. The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. 

Fundamental duties have been added in the Constitution by 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 in accordance with the recommendations of ___________________.

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  1. Santhanam Committee

  2. Sarkaria Committee

  3. Swaran Singh Committee

  4. Indira Gandhi Committee

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about Fundamental Duties. The need and necessity of having Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution were felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-1977). The committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on Fundamental Duties in the Constitution. The Congress Government at Centre accepted these recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976. This amendment added a new part, namely, Part IVA comprising Fundamental Duties to the Constitution.

Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in the Constitution of India is/are correct?
1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption.
3. They are applicable only to citizens of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 3 only

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Fundamental Duties are applicable only to the citizens of India. The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. The DUTIES incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, are statutory duties and are not enforceable by courts. 

The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to ______________________.

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  1. lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels

  2. implement Gandhiji's idea for a decentralized state

  3. check the use of arbitrary powers by the government

  4. promote welfare of the backward sections of the society

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer. The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels. The Directive Principles  are covered from Article 36 to Article 51 in the Constitution. The provisions contained in this Directive Principles cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. 

Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?

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  1. To vote in public elections

  2. To develop the scientific temper

  3. To safeguard public property

  4. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. The DUTIES incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act , are statutory duties and are not enforceable by courts. 
Eleven fundamental duties for citizens are:
1. To abide by and respect the constitution, the national flag and national anthem.
2. To cherish and follow the noble ideas of the freedom struggle.
3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of india.
4. To defend the country and render national service when required.
5. To promote common brotherhood and establish dignity of women.
6. To preserve the rich heritage of nation's composite culture.
7. To protect and improve natural environment.
8. To develop scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry.
9. To safeguard public property and abjure violence.
10. To strive for excellence in all sphere of individual and collective activity.
11. It shall be duty of every citizen of india who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunity for education to his child or as the case may be , ward between the age of 6 and 14 (added by 86th amendment act , 2002).

The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the idea of _______________.

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  1. giving more importance to the Fundamental Rights

  2. curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities

  3. preventing abuse of Fundamental Rights

  4. giving more power to the executive

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the idea of curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities. Originally, there were no fundamental duties in the Constitution. They were added by 42nd and 86th Constitutional Amendment acts. As of now, there are 11 Fundamental duties. Citizens are morally obligated by the Constitution to perform these duties. They are not legally enforceable like fundamental rights.

Which Article of the Constitution envisages free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 6 years?

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  1. Article 45

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 29

  4. Article 32

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer. Article 45 of the Constitution envisages free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 6 years. The Constitution of India in a Directive Principle contained in article 45, has 'made a provision for free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of fourteen years within ten years of promulgation of the Constitution.

Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of the State Policy?

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  1. To raise the level of nutrition

  2. To develop the scientific temper

  3. To promote economic interests of weaker sections

  4. To separate the Judiciary from the Executive

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Option B is the correct answer. To develop scientific temper is apart of the Fundamental Duties. Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of our State Policy (DPSP). The provisions contained in this Part cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. They are covered in Articles 36 to 51. These are as follows:
Article 36: Definition of a state
Article 37: Application of the principles contained in this Part
Article 38: State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people
Article 39: Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State
Article 39A: Equal justice and free legal aid
Article 40: Organization of village panchayats
Article 41: Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases
Article 42: Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
Article 43: Living wage, etc., for workers
Article 43A: Participation of workers in management of industries
Article 44: Uniform civil code for the citizen
Article 45: Provision for free and compulsory education for children
Article 46: Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections
Article 47: Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health
Article 48: Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry
Article 48A: Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife
Article 49: Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance
Article 50: Separation of judiciary from the executive
Article 51: Promotion of international peace and security