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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

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

Who appoints the members of the Finance Commission of India?

What is the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

संसद के अधिवेशन की अवधि किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Which of the following is a provision related to the financial powers of the Parliament?

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?

भारत में निर्वाचन आयोग का गठन किस आधार पर होता है?

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?

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