Fundamental Duties Flashcards
How many Fundamental Duties are listed in the Indian Constitution?
There are 11 Fundamental Duties.
1)to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
2) to cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom;
3) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
4) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
5) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India
transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices
derogatory to the dignity of women;
6) to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country‘s composite culture;
7) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to
have compassion for living creatures;
8) to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
9) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
10) 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; and
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.
True or False: Fundamental Duties are legally enforceable.
False.
Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions Fundamental Duties?
Article 51A.
What is one of the Fundamental Duties regarding the environment?
To protect and improve the natural environment.
True or False: Fundamental Duties apply only to Indian citizens.
True.
List one Fundamental Duty related to the Constitution.
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals.
What is the Fundamental Duty related to education?
To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry.
Fill in the blank: It is the duty of every citizen to safeguard the ______ of the country.
integrity.
Which Fundamental Duty emphasizes the importance of national unity?
To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood.
True or False: The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment.
True.
What is the Fundamental Duty regarding the defense of India?
To defend the country and render national service when called upon.
What does the Fundamental Duty of striving towards excellence entail?
To strive for excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
Fill in the blank: Citizens have a duty to promote _______ and the spirit of common brotherhood.
harmony.
Which Fundamental Duty relates to the protection of public property?
To protect and improve the natural environment and to safeguard public property.
What is the significance of Fundamental Duties in the context of rights?
They complement the Fundamental Rights by reminding citizens of their responsibilities.
