Question

The constitution also mentions fundamental duties .find out what these include and why it is important for citizens in a democracy to observe these

Answer 1

It shall be the duty of every citizen of India:

1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideas and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
2. To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;
3.To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
4.To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
5. To promote harmony and spirit of common brotherhood among all the people of India, transcending religious, linguistic, regional or sectional diversities, to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
6. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
7. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, river, and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures;
8. To develop the scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform;
9. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
10. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activities so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement;
11. To provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between age of 6 and  14 years;

It is essential to follow these duties so that democracy can function properly.

Answer 2

Answer:

It shall be the duty of every citizen of India:

1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideas and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;

2. To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;

3.To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;

4.To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;

5. To promote harmony and spirit of common brotherhood among all the people of India, transcending religious, linguistic, regional or sectional diversities, to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;

6. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;

7. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, river, and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures;

8. To develop the scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform;

9. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence;

10. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activities so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement;

11. To provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between age of 6 and  14 years;

It is essential to follow these duties so that democracy can function properly