Fundamental Duties

1

Consider the following regarding Fundamental Duties.

  1. These are introduced in the constitution upon the recommendations of Swaran Singh Committee
  2. All the eleven FDs at present are recommendations of the above committee
  3. Duty to pay taxes is one of the fundamental duties.

Choose the correct code(s)

A
Only I is true
B
Only I and II are true
C
Only I and III are true
D
All the three statements are true

2

Consider the given statements.

  1. Article 51-A protect the dignity of women by stating that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women, and also makes it the duty of every citizen of India to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
  2. The ‘Union of India’ is a wider expression than the ‘Territory of India’

Which statement(s) is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

3

Which of the following are the fundamental duties of the Indian citizens?

  1. to protect and improve the natural environment
  2. to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
  3. to promote national peace and security, maintain just and honorable relations between nations.
  4. to safeguard public property and to abjure violence.

Options:

A
1 and 2
B
3 and 4
C
1, 2 and 4
D
1, 2 and 3

4

Consider the following regarding Fundamental Duties:

  1. These are introduced in the constitution upon the recommendations of Swaran Singh Committee
  2. All the eleven FDs at present are recommendations of the above committee
  3. Duty to pay taxes is one of the fundamental duties.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
I Only
B
I and II Only
C
I and III Only
D
All the three statements are correct

5

Universal declarations of Human rights refers to Fundamental duties of citizens, Article 51A brings the Indian Constitution into conformity with such treaties. Which of these statement(s) is/are true regarding Fundamental Duties?

  1. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.
  2. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
  3. To uphold and protect the sovereign and secular character of India.

Select the correct the answer using the code given below.

A
I and II
B
I, II and III
C
II only
D
None of the above

6

Consider the following about the fundamental duties and select the correct answer?

  1. The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
  2. Fundamental duties under article 51 A are more in the nature of moral obligations of citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. They cannot be enforced legally.
  3. Government is now considering adding ‘paying taxes’ for nation building as another fundamental duty.

Codes:

A
All of the above
B
1 and 2
C
2 and 3
D
1 only

7

According to Article 51A, which of the following are the Fundamental Duties of Indian Citizen?

  1. To help poor and weaker section of the society
  2. To abide by the Constitution.
  3. To protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
  4. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
  5. To believe in socialism, secularism and democracy.

Select the correct answer from the following codes:

A
1, 2 and 3
B
2, 3 and 4
C
3, 4 and 5
D
1, 4 and 5

8

Fundamental duties mentioned in Indian Constitution are–

A
Enforceable by Parliament.
B
Not directly enforceable by courts.
C
Confined to both citizens and foreigners residing in India.
D
Added by 44th Constitutional amendment Act.