search
arrow-left Previous
Next arrow-right
Q: Which of the following is not a fundamental duty mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
  • A. To develop humanism
  • B. To develop the spirit of harmony
  • C. To develop the spirit of learning
  • D. Bringing about improvement
Correct Answer: Option D - in the given options bringing about improvements is not a fundamental duty mentioned in the Indian Constitution. The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were not part of the original Constitution. These were introduced later by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. The duties are listed in Part IVA (Article 51A) of the Indian Constitution. The Fundamental Duties covered under Article 51A are ten in number and they were later expanded to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002. Duty- Description 1 To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem 2 To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom 3 To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India 4 To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so 5 To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women 6 To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 7 To protect and improve the natural environment 8 To foster the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform 9 To safeguard public property and to abjure violence 10 To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity 11 (added by 86th Amendment, 2002) Parents or guardians to provide opportunities for education to their child/ward between the ages of 6 and 14 years
D. in the given options bringing about improvements is not a fundamental duty mentioned in the Indian Constitution. The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were not part of the original Constitution. These were introduced later by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. The duties are listed in Part IVA (Article 51A) of the Indian Constitution. The Fundamental Duties covered under Article 51A are ten in number and they were later expanded to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002. Duty- Description 1 To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem 2 To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom 3 To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India 4 To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so 5 To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women 6 To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 7 To protect and improve the natural environment 8 To foster the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform 9 To safeguard public property and to abjure violence 10 To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity 11 (added by 86th Amendment, 2002) Parents or guardians to provide opportunities for education to their child/ward between the ages of 6 and 14 years

Explanations:

in the given options bringing about improvements is not a fundamental duty mentioned in the Indian Constitution. The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were not part of the original Constitution. These were introduced later by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. The duties are listed in Part IVA (Article 51A) of the Indian Constitution. The Fundamental Duties covered under Article 51A are ten in number and they were later expanded to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002. Duty- Description 1 To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem 2 To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom 3 To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India 4 To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so 5 To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women 6 To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 7 To protect and improve the natural environment 8 To foster the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform 9 To safeguard public property and to abjure violence 10 To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity 11 (added by 86th Amendment, 2002) Parents or guardians to provide opportunities for education to their child/ward between the ages of 6 and 14 years