Question

6. Why do you think that Fundamental Duties are a part of the Constitution?

Answer 1

The Fundamental Duties are a part of the Constitution because of the following reasons:

• The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the idea of curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities. Originally, there were no fundamental duties in the Constitution. They were added by 42nd and 86th Constitutional Amendment acts. As of now, there are 11 Fundamental duties.
• Citizens are morally obligated by the Constitution to perform these duties. They are not legally enforceable like fundamental rights.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. These duties, set out in Part IV–A of the Constitution concern individuals and the nation.