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:

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2012

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

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Explanation

Statement 1 is Correct: Article 51A(f) of the Constitution states that it is a Fundamental Duty to value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture.

Statement 2 is Incorrect: Protecting weaker sections, especially Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, from social injustice and all forms of exploitation is a Directive Principle of State Policy under Article 46, not a Fundamental Duty.

Statement 3 is Correct: Article 51A(h) mandates citizens to develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.

Statement 4 is Correct: Article 51A(j) requires citizens 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.

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