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UPSC 2017 · Q36 · Indian Polity › Fundamental Duties · Save

Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen ?

  1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
  2. They are correlative to legal duties.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
UPSC 2015 · Q83 · Indian Polity › Fundamental Duties · Save

"To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

(a) Preamble of the Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Rights
(d) Fundamental Duties
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Answer: (d) Fundamental Duties
UPSC 2012 · Q59 · Indian Polity › Fundamental Duties · Save

Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?

  1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
  2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
  3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
  4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
UPSC 2011 · Q44 · Indian Polity › Fundamental Duties · Save

Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?

(a) To vote in public elections
(b) To develop the scientific temper
(c) To safeguard public property
(d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
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Answer: (a) To vote in public elections