Indian Polity MCQ’s: Part IV A Fundamental Duties

The fundamental duties of the Indian Constitution have been influenced by the ‘Constitution of Russia’.
In the section 4A of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental duties for civilians have been described under     Article-51A.

When the Constitution was found that time fundamental duties were not added. In 42nd and 86th Constitutional Amendment Acts fundamental duties were included. In 1976, the Congress Party formed a committee headed by Sardar Swaran Singh. To present his report in this regard during the National Emergency (1975-77). By this, 8 fundamental duties were added to the Constitution.

Article 51A. Fundamental Duties:

This will be the duty of every citizen of India.

1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, national flag and national anthem.
2. To follow great ideals which inspired our national struggle for independence.
3. To maintain and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
4. To protect the country on the call and to provide national service.
5. promoting the spirit of goodwill and common brotherhood among all the people of India who pursue religious, linguistic and regional or departmental diversity; Discarding abusive practices for women’s dignity.
6. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
7. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife and to make compassion for living beings.
8. Scientific temper, humanism and developing a sense of inquiry and improvement.
9. To protect public property and to eliminate violence.
10. To strive towards excellence in all areas of personal and collective activity so that the nation can reach a high level of continuous effort and achievement.
11. To provide opportunities for education by the parent the guardian, to his child, or award between the age of 6-14 years as the case may be.

Recommendations of the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee,8 fundamental duty were added, but two fundamental duty was added by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act 1976. The 11th fundamental duty was also added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002.

Part IVA: Fundamental Duties

1. The constitution of India, adopted Fundamental Duties from the constitution of________?
A. America
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. Britain
[toggle] Answer – C [/toggle]

2. When Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India?
A. 1976
B. 1965
C. 1970
D. 1992
[toggle] Answer – A [/toggle]

3. At present how many Fundamental Duties are in the Constitution of India?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 10
D. 11
[toggle] Answer – D[/toggle]

4. In the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Duties are given in which article?
A. Article 12 to 35
B. Article 51A
C. Article 36 to 50
D. Article 19
[toggle] Answer – B [/toggle]

Q.5 ‘Equal pay for equal work’ has been ensured in the Indian constitution as one of them?
A. Fundamental right
B. Directive principle of state policy
C. Fundamental duties
D. Economic right
[toggle] Answer – B [/toggle]

6. The 42nd amendment act has incorporated into the constitution of India a new chapter on?
A. Administration of union territories
B. Formation of interstate councils
C. Fundamental duties
D. None of these
[toggle] Answer – C [/toggle]

7. Under which article provisions of fundamental duties incorporated
A. Article 50
B. Article 51
C. Article 51A
D. Article 52
[toggle] Answer – C [/toggle]

8. In which part the part of fundamental duties have been incorporated
A. Part 3
B. Part 4A
C. Part 4
D. Part 5
[toggle] Answer – B [/toggle]

9. How the fundamental duties are being enforced
A. There are no provisions in the constitution for direct enforcement nor any sanction to prevent their violation
B. The high courts have been granted the power to enforce the fundamental duties
C. The Supreme court has been granted powers to enforce the fundamental duties
D. Any of the courts may issue directions for enforcement of fundamental duties
[toggle] Answer – A [/toggle]

10. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Fundamental Duties are given in Part IV of the Constitution
B. After the 42nd constitutional amendment, Fundamental Duties have been added to the Constitution of India.
C. In 2002, after the 82nd Constitution Amendment Act, another Fundamental Duty was added.
D. Public Representation Act, Built in1951.
[toggle] Answer – C [/toggle]