Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty as enshrined in our constitution?

Options:

Uniform civil code for the citizens - one uniform law for family law matters.

Raising level of nutrition, standard of living and improving public health and prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health.

Provision for just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

All the options are examples of Directive Principles.

Fundamental Duties were mainly inspired by the body of the former Soviet Union. Article 51 (A), Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution deals with the Fundamental duties. The initial 10 obligations were raised to 11 by the 86th Amendment in 2002.

The 11 Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution are:

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 which inspired our 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 transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; 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 including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.
8) To develop 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 so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement.
11) Duty of all parents/guardians to send their children in the age group of 6-14 years to school.