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Which of the following is NOT the feature of Fundamental Duties provided under the Constitution of India?
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Which of the following is NOT the feature of Fundamental Duties provided under the Constitution of India?

A.

Duties are enforceable by the law

B.

Duties are inspired by the erstwhile USSR

C.

Duties are non-justiciable in nature

D.

Duties are intended to secure the country

Correct option is A

​The correct answer is (a) Duties are enforceable by the law

Explanation:

  • The Fundamental Duties are a set of moral obligations listed under Article 51A of the Constitution of India.
  • These duties were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 and are directed at citizens to promote a sense of responsibility and contribute to the nation’s development.
  • However, Fundamental Duties are non-enforceable by law, meaning that they cannot be legally enforced by the courts.

Information Booster:

  • The idea of Fundamental Duties is inspired by the Constitution of Russia (erstwhile USSR).
  • They were added as Part IV-A of the Constitution on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
  • Originally they were 10 in number; one more duty was added through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.

Fundamental Duties listed in Article 51A:

Fundamental Duty

(a)

To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag, and the National Anthem.

(b)

To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.

(c)

To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.

(d)

To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.

(e)

To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all the people of India, transcending religious, linguistic, and regional or sectional diversities; and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.

(f)

To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.

(g)

To protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.

(h)

To develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.

(i)

To safeguard public property and abjure violence.

(j)

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.

(k)

If a parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years (added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002).

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