Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
- To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
- To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
- To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
- To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 1, 3 and 4
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- According to Article 51A, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
- to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture;
- to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
- to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement.
- These are all part of the 11 Fundamental Duties added to the Constitution
- Protecting the weaker sections from social injustice is not explicitly listed as a Fundamental Duty.
