Fundamental Duties

PART-A Unit-IV: Indian Polity

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Constitutional Details:
Part: IV-A | Article: 51-A
Recommendation: Swaran Singh Committee
Source: Former Soviet Union (USSR)
Added By: 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976)

1. Fundamental Duties - Key Features

  • Fundamental Duties apply only to Indian citizens.
  • They are based on moral and civic obligations.
  • They serve as a source of inspiration to citizens and as a warning to anti-national elements.
  • Fundamental Duties are enforceable through law.
  • Verma Committee: Submitted a report in 1999 regarding Fundamental Duties of citizens.

2. 11th Fundamental Duty (86th Amendment)

Article 51A(k): As per the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, it is the duty of parents or guardians to provide opportunities for education to children between 6 and 14 years of age.

3. List of Important Duties

  • Article 51A(a): To respect the National Flag and the National Anthem.
  • Article 51A(c): To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
  • Article 51A(h): To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
  • Promote Social Harmony:

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