TAT- Secondary and Higher Secondary Prelim_Paper_1 Preparation_MCQ SET: Fundamental Duties of the Constitution (Article 51A)
Question
1
Fundamental Duties are mentioned in which part of the Indian Constitution?
A. Part III
B. Part IVA
C. Part IV
D. Part V
Answer: B
Explanation: Fundamental Duties are included in Part IVA of the Constitution
under Article 51A.
Question
2
Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which Amendment?
A. 42nd Constitutional Amendment
B. 44th Constitutional Amendment
C. 86th Constitutional Amendment
D. 73rd Constitutional Amendment
Answer: A
Explanation: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added Fundamental
Duties on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
Question
3
At present, how many Fundamental Duties are there in the Constitution?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 9
Answer: B
Explanation: Originally there were 10 duties. The 11th duty was added by the
86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
Question
4
The duty of parents or guardians to provide opportunities for education to
children was added by which Amendment?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 86th Amendment
D. 73rd Amendment
Answer: C
Explanation: The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 added the duty under
Article 51A(k).
Question
5
Which committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties?
A. Sarkaria Committee
B. Swaran Singh Committee
C. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D. Mandal Committee
Answer: B
Explanation: The Swaran Singh Committee recommended adding Fundamental Duties
during the Emergency period.
Question
6
Which country’s Constitution inspired the idea of Fundamental Duties in India?
A. USA
B. UK
C. USSR (Russia)
D. France
Answer: C
Explanation: Fundamental Duties were inspired by the Constitution of the former
USSR.
Question
7
Fundamental Duties are:
A. Justiciable
B. Enforceable by courts
C. Non-justiciable
D. Supreme over Fundamental Rights
Answer: C
Explanation: Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be
directly enforced by courts.
Question
8
Which Article of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties?
A. Article 32
B. Article 51
C. Article 51A
D. Article 19
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 51A contains all Fundamental Duties.
Question
9
The duty to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood refers to
which aspect?
A. Economic equality
B. Religious unity
C. National integration
D. Judicial independence
Answer: C
Explanation: This duty promotes unity and integrity among people of India.
Question
10
The duty to safeguard public property and abjure violence was mainly added in
the context of:
A. Foreign invasion
B. Social unrest and destruction of property
C. Environmental crisis
D. Economic reforms
Answer: B
Explanation: It discourages vandalism and violence during protests or unrest.
Question
11
Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?
A. To vote in elections
B. To respect the Constitution
C. To protect the environment
D. To safeguard public property
Answer: A
Explanation: Voting is a legal right but not a Fundamental Duty under Article
51A.
Question
12
The duty to protect and improve the natural environment includes:
A. Only forests
B. Only wildlife
C. Forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife
D. Only national parks
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 51A(g) specifically mentions forests, lakes, rivers, and
wildlife.
Question
13
Which Fundamental Duty relates directly to scientific temper?
A. Article 51A(e)
B. Article 51A(f)
C. Article 51A(h)
D. Article 51A(j)
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 51A(h) promotes scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of
inquiry and reform.
Question
14
Fundamental Duties apply to:
A. Only citizens
B. All persons including foreigners
C. Only government officials
D. Only adults
Answer: A
Explanation: Fundamental Duties apply only to citizens of India.
Question
15
Which duty promotes preservation of composite culture?
A. 51A(f)
B. 51A(c)
C. 51A(h)
D. 51A(k)
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 51A(f) promotes preservation of rich heritage and
composite culture.
Question
16
Which duty relates to defending the country and rendering national service?
A. 51A(a)
B. 51A(d)
C. 51A(e)
D. 51A(j)
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 51A(d) states that it is the duty of every citizen to
defend the country.
Question
17
Which one promotes excellence in all spheres of individual and collective
activity?
A. 51A(j)
B. 51A(h)
C. 51A(c)
D. 51A(f)
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 51A(j) encourages striving for excellence.
Question
18
Fundamental Duties were added during which Prime Minister’s tenure?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Rajiv Gandhi
D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer: B
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment was passed during Indira Gandhi’s tenure.
Question
19
Which duty is related to women’s dignity?
A. 51A(e)
B. 51A(g)
C. 51A(j)
D. 51A(a)
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 51A(e) promotes harmony and renounces practices derogatory
to the dignity of women.
Question
20
The 86th Amendment added which clause to Article 51A?
A. (j)
B. (i)
C. (k)
D. (l)
Answer: C
Explanation: Clause (k) was added, relating to education of children aged 6 to
14 years.
Question
21
Which Fundamental Duty is directly linked with Article 21A?
A. Scientific temper
B. Right to Education
C. National Flag respect
D. Protect environment
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 21A gives Right to Education; 51A(k) makes it a duty of
parents.
Question
22
The duty to respect the National Flag and National Anthem is mentioned in:
A. 51A(a)
B. 51A(b)
C. 51A(c)
D. 51A(d)
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 51A(a) includes respect for Constitution, National Flag
and National Anthem.
Question
23
Fundamental Duties help in:
A. Limiting Parliament’s powers
B. Strengthening citizen responsibility
C. Replacing Fundamental Rights
D. Judicial review
Answer: B
Explanation: They promote responsible citizenship.
Question
24
Courts can use Fundamental Duties to:
A. Punish directly
B. Interpret laws
C. Cancel elections
D. Remove judges
Answer: B
Explanation: Though non-justiciable, courts use them to interpret
constitutional validity.
Question
25
Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
A. 51A(g) – Environment
B. 51A(h) – Scientific temper
C. 51A(d) – Preserve culture
D. 51A(k) – Education of child
Answer: C
Explanation: 51A(d) is about defending the country. Preservation of culture is
51A(f).
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