Q. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Exp) Option c is the correct answer
The Fundamental duties were incorporated to emphasize the obligation of the citizen in exchange for the Fundamental Rights that he or she enjoys. The Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the Constitution 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. According to Article 51A, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
- to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture; Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- 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; Hence, statement 4 is correct. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice has not been enshrined in the Fundamental Duties. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
