Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT vis-à-vis Fundamental Duties?
1) They are obligatory in nature
2) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental duties are complementary to each other.
3) The introduction of Article 51A created strong base for a concrete national character and strong harmony.
4) Eleventh fundamental duty was added by 78th constitutional amendment act.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
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- Eleventh Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, not the 78th.
- Fundamental Duties are indeed obligatory in nature.
- Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties are considered complementary to each other.
- The introduction of Article 51A created a strong base for a concrete national character and strong harmony among citizens.
Additional Information
- Article 51A was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
- The Fundamental Duties are inspired by the Constitution of the former Soviet Union and aim to promote a sense of discipline and commitment among citizens.
- Currently, there are eleven Fundamental Duties listed in Article 51A of the Constitution.
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