The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution have a resemblance to which of the following international declarations?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Explanation:

• The Fundamental Duties of the Indian Constitution draw inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), 1948).
• UDHR emphasises moral obligations, dignity, harmony, and collective responsibility—reflected in Indian Fundamental Duties.
• The 42nd Amendment (1976) added these duties to promote responsible citizenship.

Information Booster:

• Fundamental Duties are listed in Article 51A.
• Added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
• An additional duty (11th) was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.
• Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be legally enforced.
• Aim to strengthen civic sense and national unity among citizens.

Additional Knowledge:

• UN Charter: Focuses on state cooperation; not directly linked to citizen duties.
• ICCPR: Deals with civil and political rights, not citizen obligations.
• Geneva Convention: Relates to wartime humanitarian rules.
• UDHR: Promotes global principles of dignity, morality, and responsibility—closest to India’s Fundamental Duties.