Question

Q. Consider the following:

Which of the above given form a part of Fundamental Duties in our Constitution?

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  1 and 4 only
• C.
  2,3 and 4 only
• D.
  1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1 and 4 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 and 4: The Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution are:

It shall be the duty of every citizen of India —

• To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
• To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;
• To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
• To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
• 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;
• To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
• To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures;
• To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
• To safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
• 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;
• Who is a parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for education to his child, or as the case may be, ward between the age of six to fourteen years

Statement 2 and 3: Article 39A under Directive Principles of State Policy provides for Equal Justice and Free legal aid to the poor. While Article 49 under the Directive Principles provides for Protection of monuments, places, and objects of National importance and Historical and artistic value.