Question

Fundamental duties enacted in Part IV A of the Constitution are
A.enforceable duties and Parliament can impose penalties or punishments for the noncompliance.
B.like Directive Principles that are mandates to people.
C.like Fundamental Rights that are enforceable.
D.no more than meant to create psychological consciousness among the citizens and of educational value.

Answer 1

Hint: We will discuss the fundamental duties.Originally, the Constitution of India did not include Duties of the citizens. These were being regulated by the civil and criminal law of the land. But through the forty second Amendment of the Constitution Part IV-A Article fifty one -A was added to the Constitution.

Complete answer:
According to this, a list of Ten Fundamental Duties were added which are as under. It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to abide by these duties.Critics doubt whether inclusion of such Fundamental Duties would serve any purpose.
Let us discuss in detail.Firstly, it is pointed out that some of these Duties were already existing under the civil and criminal law of the land. So their inclusion is just a repetition. Secondly, these Duties are only pious wishes, as they are not legally enforceable. Thirdly, some of these Duties are vaguely worded. Phrases like scientific temper and humanism and composite culture can be variedly interpreted.
We can best express our respect and love for our country by discharging these duties towards our nation. Moreover, these Duties expect us to do something for our own betterment in so far as it expects of us to develop a scientific temper, spirit of inquiry and reform. The Duties call upon Indian citizens to strive for excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity. In Fact these are hints for self-culture and self-improvement. In the light of the above, these Fundamental Duties carry great significance for the citizens and for our nation.
So, the correct answer is Option D.

Note: In Spite of the above criticism, the Fundamental Duties carry immense significance. The performance of duties calls for a desirable change in the attitude of every Indian. These duties aim at developing a national character and patriotism.