Question

The fundamental duties are the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. Which among the following is not a fundamental duty of citizens under the Constitution of India?

• A. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
• B. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
• C. To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
• D. To provide friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries when they visit India.

Answer 1

The correct option is D To provide friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries when they visit India.

• Part IVA of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties. As of now, there are 11 Fundamental duties.
• Fundamental duties were added by 42nd and 86th Constitutional Amendment acts.
• The objective of incorporating the fundamental duties is to place before the country a code of conduct, which the citizens are expected to follow.