Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Fundamental Duties?

Options:

Part III of Indian Constitution

Part IV of Indian Constitution

Part IV-A of Indian Constitution

Part V of Indian Constitution

Correct Answer:

Part IV-A of Indian Constitution

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Part IV-A of Indian Constitution

Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution, added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, specifically outlines the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens. It consists of Article 51A, which enumerates various duties that citizens are expected to observe, such as promoting harmony, protecting the environment, and striving towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.

Part III contains the Fundamental Rights guaranteed to all citizens of India.

Part IV provides the Directive Principles of State Policy, which are guidelines for the state to formulate policies and laws aimed at ensuring social and economic justice.

Part V deals with the structure of the Union government, including the Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary.