Question

Which of the following are among the Fundamental Duties as listed in the Constitution?
I. To preserve the heritage of our composite culture.
II. To abide by the Constitution.
III. To strive for excellence in scientific research to win international fame.
IV. To render national service when called upon to do so.
A) I, II and III
B) l and II
C) I, II and IV
D) II, III and IV

Answer 1

Hint: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Fundamental Duties' are provisions of the Indian Constitution that spell out the states' fundamental responsibilities to their residents, as well as the citizens' responsibilities and rights to the state.

Complete answer:
The 42nd amendment to the Indian Constitution included Fundamental Duties. For Indian citizens, there are 11 fundamental duties that are founded on moral, ethical, and cultural rules of behaviour. The responsibilities are mostly educational in nature, directing citizens to act in a good and dignified manner.

Initially, ten fundamental duties were assigned. Currently, there are a total of 11 duties (added bye 86th Amendment ACT, 2002)

The Indian Constitution lists eleven fundamental duties for citizens:
- The national flag, the national song, and the constitution should all be respected.
- To value and uphold the noble ideas of the liberation struggle.
- India's sovereignty, unity, and integrity must be preserved and protected.
- To defend the country and, if necessary, to perform national service.
- To promote brotherhood among men and to uphold women's dignity.
- To safeguard the nation's diverse cultural heritage.
- To safeguard and improve the environment.
- To foster a scientific mindset, humanism, and an inquisitive spirit.
- To protect public property while avoiding violence.
- To strive for excellence in all aspects of one's personal and professional life.
- Every citizen of India who is a parent or guardian owes it to his or her kid or ward between the ages of 6 and 14 to give a chance for education (added by 86th amendment act, 2002).

Thus the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note: The President, Vice President, Speaker, parliamentarians, state legislative members, and anyone who violate the constitution's core obligations are guilty of contempt of the constitution, The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act of 1971 makes this illegal.