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When were the fundamental duties mentioned in the constitution?1. At the time of constitution-making2. On 26 January 19503. 42nd Constitution Amendment4. 41st Constitutional Amendment 

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 42nd Constitution Amendment

The correct answer is The 42nd Constitution Amendment.

  • Fundamental Duties are the fundamental obligations of the states to its citizens and the duties and the rights of the citizens to the State.

  • These duties set out in Part IV–A of the constitution.

  • By the 42nd Constitution Amendment, Fundamental Duties were added.

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  • 51A Fundamental duties:
  • It shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
    • A parent or guardian should provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.
    • To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement.
    • To safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
    • To develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
    • To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.
    • To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
    • To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic, and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
    • To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
    • To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
    • To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;
    • To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.


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