Polity Chapters

1. Evolution of Indian Constitution2. Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution3. Different Sources of the Indian Constitution4. Important Articles of the Constitution5. Important Amendments of the Constitution6. Some Special features of the Indian Constitution7. Federal and Unitary features of the Indian Union8. The Preamble9. Lapse of Paramountcy10. Integration and Merger of Indian States11. The Union and its Territories12. Reorganization of States13. Citizenship14. Fundamental Rights15. Directive Principles of State Policy16. Fundamental Duties17. Procedure of Amending the Constitution18. Executive of the Union19. The Parliament of India20. President of India21. Vice President22. Prime Minister23. Council of Ministers24. Lok Sabha25. Rajya Sabha26. Vidhan Sabha27. Vidhan Parishad28. Governor29. Chief Minister30. State Council of Ministers31. The Parliament of India32. NITI Aayog33. Executive of the States34. Special Position of J and K35. Panchayats36. Municipalities37. The Supreme Court38. The High Court39. Inter-State Council40. Finance Commission41. Planning Commission42. National Development Council43. National Integration Council44. Inter State Relations45. Emergency Provisions46. Public Service Commissions47. Election48. Delimitation Commission of India49. The Official Languages50. National Symbols51. Glossary of Constitutional Terms

Fundamental Duties

“Fundamental Duties remind citizens of their moral obligations towards the nation.”

Introduction

Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 under Article 51A. They outline the responsibilities of citizens to promote harmony and uphold the sovereignty of India.

List of Fundamental Duties

  1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions.
  2. To cherish and follow the noble ideals of the freedom struggle.
  3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
  4. To defend the country and render national service when called upon.
  5. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all people.
  6. To preserve the rich heritage of the country's composite culture.
  7. To protect the environment and have compassion for living creatures.
  8. To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
  9. To safeguard public property and abjure violence.
  10. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
  11. To provide opportunities for education to one’s child or ward between age six and fourteen.

Significance

Fundamental Duties serve as a moral compass for citizens, encouraging active participation in nation-building and respect for democratic principles.

Previous Year Questions

  • HSSC 2020: Under which article are Fundamental Duties listed?
  • Article 51A
  • SSC JE 2017: When were Fundamental Duties added to the Constitution?
  • 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
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