Question

The total number of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution is __________.

• A. 9
• B. 10
• C. 11
• D. 12

Answer 1

The correct option is C 11

Option C 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. These were incorporated in the constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act. Fundamental duties are not enforceable by courts.

Eleven fundamental duties 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 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. To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. (This duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002)