Match the List - I with List - II.

List-I (Article): a. Article 51 A (c), b. Article 51 A (f), c. Article 51 A (k), d. Article 51 A (i)

List-II (Fundamental Duties): 1. Educate one's children/ward between 6 and 14 years, 2. To uphold the sovereignty of India, 3. To value and preserve rich heritage of our composite culture, 4. To safeguard public property

Select the correct answer using the code:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4

Explanation:

• Article 51A (c) states that it is the duty of every citizen to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
• Article 51A (f) mandates citizens to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
• Article 51A (k) was added later and requires a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of 6 and 14 years.
• Article 51A (i) directs citizens to safeguard public property and to abjure violence.

Information Booster:

• Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
• Initially, there were 10 duties; the 11th duty (Article 51A (k)) was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

Additional Knowledge:

a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3 (Option c)

• This is incorrect as it mismatches the specific sub-clauses of Article 51A with their respective mandates.

So the correct answer is (b)