Fundamental Duties

Question 1

FDs belong to which Part and which Article of the Constitution?

Answer 1

Part - IVA
Article - 51A

Question 2

Which committee suggested FDs?

Answer 2

Swaran Singh Committee

Question 3

Which FDs recommended by Swaran Singh Committee got rejected?

Answer 3

1. Parliament can punish upon violation of FDs
2. Any such law imposing punishment shall not violate FRs
3. Duty to pay taxes

Question 4

Which committee identified the legal provisions for the implementation of some of the FDs? (Give few examples)

Answer 4

Verma Committee
1. Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act (1971) - Violation of respecting to National Flag/Anthem
2. Indian Penal Code (IPC) - Violation of SUI
3. UAPA Act (1967) - Violation of Harmony & Brotherhood

Question 5

Article - 51A(a) (Hint: Anthem)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Article - 51A(b) (Hint: Bapuji)

Answer 6

To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom

Question 7

Article - 51A(c) (Hint: Centre (SUI))

Answer 7

To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity, Integrity of the nation

Question 8

Article - 51A(d) (Hint: Defend)

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Article - 51A(e) (Hint: Equality)

Answer 9

To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic, and regional/sectional diversities and to renounce the activities derogatory to the dignity of Women

Question 10

Article - 51A(f) (Hint: Forts)

Answer 10

To value and protect the rich heritage of country’s composite culture

Question 11

Article - 51A(g) (Hint: Green)

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Article - 51A(h) (Hint: Hitech and Humanism)

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Article - 51A(i) (Hint: I for I leads to Blindness)

Answer 13

To safeguard public property and to abjure violence

Question 14

Article - 51A(j) (Hint: Jenius)

Answer 14

To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective identity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement

Question 15

Article - 51A(k) (Hint: Knowledge)

Answer 15

To provide opportunities for education to her/his child/ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

Question 16

FDs are added in which year?

Answer 16

42nd CAA (1976): All FDs except (k)
86th CAA (2002): (k) FD added