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Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Added by the 42nd Amendment (1976), these eleven duties exhort citizens to respect the Constitution, uphold sovereignty, defend the country, and preserve its composite culture. They also call for fostering scientific temper, safeguarding public property, and striving for excellence. Though not legally enforceable, courts may consider them in interpreting laws and shaping jurisprudence on civic responsibility. These duties remind citizens that rights come with obligations, promoting a participatory ethos vital for sustaining a healthy democracy. They also help galvanize national unity by underscoring the moral responsibilities expected from every Indian citizen.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

Which of the following is a power of the Rajya Sabha?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

किस अनुच्छेद के तहत नागरिकों को वर्गीय भेदभाव से सुरक्षा मिलती है?

Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

राज्य के अधिकारों की सीमा किसके द्वारा निर्धारित की जाती है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की उत्तराधिकार प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित है?

What is the minimum age for a person to become the Chief Minister of a state in India?

संघीय ढांचे में केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्ति का विभाजन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?