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86th Amendment Concept

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With reference to Indian polity, consider the following statements: 1. The original constitution contained only the fundamental rights and not the fundamental duties. 2. Framers of the constitution incorporated the duties of the State in the Constitution in the form of Directive principles of state policy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Swaran Singh Committee: 1. The committee recommended the inclusion of a new Schedule Thirteen on fundamental duties in the Constitution. 2. The committee wanted to make duties justiciable by giving powers to punish for non-compliance of duties by citizens. 3. Swaran Singh committee had suggested duty to pay taxes should also be a Fundamental Duty of the citizens. How many statements given above are correct?

Assertion (A): The Constitution does not provide for any legal sanction against the violation of the Fundamental duties. Reason (R): Parliament is free to enforce them by suitable legislation. Which of the options given below is/are correct?

“To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform” is included under which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?

Consider the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as enshrined in the Indian Constitution? 1. Fundamental Duties extend to all persons whether citizens or foreigners. 2. They are automatically enforceable and does not need any executive decree. 3. They have been added in Part III of the Constitution so as to keep them on par with Fundamental Rights. How many of the above given statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is correct about the relationship between rights and duties of a citizen?

Which of the following Fundamental Duties are mentioned in Part IVA of the Indian Constitution? 1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions. 2. To provide for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years. 3. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life. 4. To promote international peace and security. 5. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. 6. To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements regarding the significance of the Fundamental Duties: 1. They serve as a warning against antinational and antisocial activities. 2. They promote a sense of discipline and commitment among the citizens. 3. They can be enforced by Parliament through suitable legislation. How many of the above given statements is/are correct?

In 1999, the Verma Committee was appointed. What was the purpose of the committee?

Consider the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are inspired from the Irish Constitution. 2. In 1976, the Balwant Rai Mehta committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties into the Constitution. 3. The Fundamental Duties were added by 42nd and 86th Constitutional Amendment Acts. How many of the above given statements is/are correct?

Which of the following fundamental duties was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002?

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