Question 1

How many Fundamental Duties are in the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

List of fundamental duties of the citizens of India in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution : 1. to abide by the constitution and respect its ideal and institutions; 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 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 wild-life 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 11. who is a parent or guardian , to provide opportunities for education to his child, or as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

Question 2

The Fundamental Rights as contained in our Constitution are grouped under ______ categories

Accepted Answer

The Original Constitution had classified the Fundamental Rights under seven groups: a) Right to Equality b) Right to Freedom c) Right against Exploitation d) Right to Freedom of Religion e) Cultural and Educational Rights f) Right to Property g) Right to Constitutional Remedies Now that the Right to Property has been eliminated by the 44th Amendment Act, only six groups now remains.

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