Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Polity and Constitution · Question 59

Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?<br/>1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.<br/>2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice.<br/>3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry.<br/>4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 3 and 4 only

1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture — This is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(f). Correct.

2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice — This is not a Fundamental Duty; it reflects a Directive Principle idea, especially Article 46. Incorrect.

3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry — This is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(h). Correct.

4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity — This is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(j). Correct.

Hence, 1, 3 and 4 only are correct.

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