UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Fundamental Rights and Duties Question Bank

done Fundamental Duties Total Questions - 18

• question_answer1)

  Which of the following are Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen according to Article 51-A of the Constitution?

  1. To believe in socialism, secularism and democracy

  2. To abide by the Constitution and respect the National Flag and the National Anthem

  3. To protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India

  4. To preserve the rich heritage of the country's composite culture

  5. To help the poor and weaker sections of the society

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   3, 4 and 5                     done clear
  D)
   1, 4 and 5 done clear
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  Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Indian Constitution are correct?

  Fundamental duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.

  1. Fundamental duties have formed a part of the Indian Constitution since its adoption.

  2. Fundamental duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

  3. Fundamental duties are applicable only to citizens of India.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4 done clear
  C)
   2 and 3                        done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 done clear
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  Which of the following duties have been prescribed by the Indian Constitution as Fundamental Duties?

  1. To defend the country

  2. To pay income tax

  3. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

  4. To safeguard public property

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2                        done clear
  B)
   2 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 4                     done clear
  D)
   1, 3 and 4 done clear
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  Which of the following is a fundamental duty of every citizen of India?
  A)
   To be truthful to one's duties done clear
  B)
   To renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of children done clear
  C)
   To renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of human beings done clear
  D)
   To renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women done clear
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  The fundamental duties? are intended to serve as a reminder to:
  A)
   The State to perform duties conferred by the Constitution done clear
  B)
   The judiciary to administer justice properly done clear
  C)
   Every citizen to observe basic norms of democratic conduct done clear
  D)
   The legislature to make laws for the welfare of the people done clear
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  Which of the following are included in the list of fundamental duties in the Constitution?

  1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions

  2. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence

  3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India

  4. To uphold and protect secularism

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 3 and 4                                 done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4 done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4                                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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  Respect for the National Flag and the National Anthem is:
  A)
   A fundamental right of every citizen       done clear
  B)
   A fundamental duty of every citizen done clear
  C)
   A directive principle of state policy        done clear
  D)
   An ordinary duty of every citizen done clear
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  Consider the following statements:

  The fundamental dudes provided in the constitution are:

  1. To protect die sovereignty, unity and integrity of India

  2. To safeguard private property

  3. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life of these statements:

  A)
   1, 2 and 3 are correct     done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 are correct done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 are correct         done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 are correct done clear
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  Fundamental duties have been added in the Constitution by 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, in ac- cordance -with the recommendations of:
  A)
   Santhannam Committee                 done clear
  B)
   Sarkaria Committee done clear
  C)
   Swaran Singh Committee                done clear
  D)
   Indira Gandhi-Nehru Committee done clear
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  Which one of the following has not been enumerated in the Constitution of India as be in amongst the fundamental duties of the citizens?
  A)
   To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture done clear
  B)
   To safeguard public property and to abjure violence done clear
  C)
   To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform done clear
  D)
   To secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people done clear
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  Which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
  A)
   To respect the National Anthem done clear
  B)
   To safeguard public property done clear
  C)
   To protect monuments and places of national importance done clear
  D)
   To protect and improve the natural environment done clear
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  Consider the following statements:

  Fundamental duties:

  1. Have always been a part of the Constitution of India

  2. Have been added drought an amendment

  3. Are mandatory on all citizens of India

  Which of these statements is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 3                        done clear
  B)
   Only 1 done clear
  C)
   Only 2                          done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 done clear
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  Which one of die following is not a fundamental duty under Article 51-A of the Constitution o India?
  A)
   To render national service when called upon to do so done clear
  B)
   To cast vote in die elections done clear
  C)
   To strive for excellence done clear
  D)
   To develop scientific temper done clear
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• question_answer14)

  Following duties have been prescribed for the State and the citizens:

  1. To develop scientific temper

  2. To promote common broodier hood

  3. To organise village panchayats

  4. To minimizse the inequalities in income

  5. To secure a uniform civil code

  6. To defend the country

  Among these, the fundamental duties of the citizens would include:
  A)
   1, 3 and 4                                 done clear
  B)
   3, 4 and 5 done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 6 done clear
  D)
   2, 5 and 6 done clear
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  Which one of the following is not included as a Fundamental Duty in the Constitution of India?
  A)
   To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle. done clear
  B)
   To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform. done clear
  C)
   To protect the minorities. done clear
  D)
   To safeguard public property and to abjure violence done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Protection of lakes is an objective expressly stated in which one of the following?
  A)
   Fundamental Duties done clear
  B)
   Directive Principles of State Policy done clear
  C)
   Fundamental Rights done clear
  D)
   Eleventh Schedule to die Constitution done clear
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• question_answer17)
  In which of the following years, the Fundamental Duties have been added in die Constitution of India?
  A)
   1965                            done clear
  B)
   1976 done clear
  C)
   1979                done clear
  D)
   1982 done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Which of the following Articles of die Constitution of India relate to the protection and improvement of environment?
  A)
   Article 48 A only done clear
  B)
   Article 51 A only done clear
  C)
   Both Article 48 A and Article 51 A done clear
  D)
   Neither Article 48 A nor Article 51 A done clear
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