Q. Which of the following Fundamental Duties are mentioned in Part IVA of the Indian Constitution?
1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions.
2. To provide for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years.
3. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life.
4. To promote international peace and security.
5. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
6. To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
Select the correct answer using the code given below

[A] 1, 4, 5 and 6 only

[B] 2, 4 and 5 only

[C] 1, 3, 5 and 6 only

[D] 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 only

Answer: C
Notes:

Exp) Option c is the correct answer.

The Fundamental Duties are intended to serve as a constant reminder to every citizen that while the Constitution conferred on them certain Fundamental Rights specifically, it also requires citizens to observe certain basic norms of democratic conduct and democratic behaviour because rights and duties are correlative.

Statements 1, 3, 5 and 6 are correct. The Article 51(of the Indian Constitution mentions the following Fundamental Duties:

  1. to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem. The Fundamental Duty does not contain any duty regarding National Song. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  2. to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;
  3. to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; Hence, statement 5 is correct.
  4. to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
  5. to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
  6. to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
  7. to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures; Hence, statement 3 is correct.
  8. to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; Hence, statement 6 is correct.
  9. to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
  10. to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement;
  11. to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

Statements 2 and 4 are incorrect: They are part of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

  • Article 45 provides for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years.
  • Article 51 provides for the establishment of international peace and security.
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