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Practice paper — Constitution Part IVA — Fundamental Duties
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1.Under Article 51A of the Constitution, the fundamental duties are cast upon —
- (A) every person residing in India
- (B) the State and its instrumentalities
- (C) every citizen of India
- (D) every public servant
2.Which clause of Article 51A imposes the duty to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life?
- (A) Clause (e)
- (B) Clause (g)
- (C) Clause (h)
- (D) Clause (i)
3.Under Article 51A(k), the duty of a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education relates to a child or ward between which ages?
- (A) Six and fourteen years
- (B) Three and six years
- (C) Six and sixteen years
- (D) Fourteen and eighteen years
4.Besides promoting harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood, Article 51A(e) also expressly requires citizens —
- (A) to develop the scientific temper
- (B) to safeguard public property
- (C) to strive towards excellence in all spheres
- (D) to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women
5.Which of the following fundamental duties in Article 51A applies only to a specific class of citizens rather than to every citizen generally?
- (A) The duty to abide by the Constitution under clause (a)
- (B) The duty to defend the country under clause (d)
- (C) The duty under clause (k) relating to opportunities for education
- (D) The duty to preserve the composite culture under clause (f)
Answer key
1. C2. B3. A4. D5. C
Explanations
- 1. (C) Article 51A begins with the words 'It shall be the duty of every citizen of India'. The duties are addressed to citizens, not to all residents, the State, or public servants specifically.
- 2. (B) Article 51A(g) makes it the duty of every citizen 'to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures'. Clauses (e), (h) and (i) deal respectively with harmony, scientific temper, and safeguarding public property.
- 3. (A) Article 51A(k) casts a duty on a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward 'between the age of six and fourteen years'. The other age ranges do not appear in the clause.
- 4. (D) Article 51A(e) couples the duty to promote harmony transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities with the duty 'to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women'. Scientific temper, public property and excellence are covered by clauses (h), (i) and (j) respectively.
- 5. (C) Clause (k) is addressed only to a citizen 'who is a parent or guardian', requiring him to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between six and fourteen years. The duties in clauses (a), (d) and (f) apply to every citizen, though clause (d) operates 'when called upon' to render national service.