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Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines for the framing of laws by the government. They do not mention clauses related to prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labor. So, Option B is correct as statement 1 is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were provided by _________________.

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  1. an amendment of the Constiution

  2. a judgement of the Supreme Court

  3. an order issued by the President

  4. a Legislation adopted by the Parliament

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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. These were incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act.

The Fundamental Duties:
I. were introduced by the 44th Amendment.
II. are incorporated in Part III-A.
III. are not justiciable.

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  1. I and II

  2. I and III

  3. II and III

  4. III only

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option D is correct as only third statement is true regarding 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. These were incorporated in the Indian constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act. These are statutory duties and are not enforceable by courts. 

Respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is ___________________.

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  1. Fundamental Right of every citizen

  2. Fundamental Duty of every citizen

  3. Directive Principle of State policy

  4. Ordinary duty of every citizen

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Showing respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is a Fundamental Duty of every Indian citizen. Eleven Fundamental Duties for citizens as given in the Indian Constitution 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 the nation's composite culture.
7. To protect and improve the 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).

Which of the following is correct about the Fundamental Duties?
I. These are not enforceable.
II. They are primarily moral duties.
III. They are not related to any legal rights.

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  1. I, II and III

  2. I and III

  3. II and III

  4. I and II

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer as all the statements are true regarding 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. These were incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act. Fundamental duties are not enforceable by courts. 

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.