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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

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

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

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

भारतीय संसद की दो सदनों का नाम क्या है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

लोकसभा का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?