The Constitution also mentions fundamental duties. Find out what these include and why it is important to citizens in a democracy to observe these
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Fundamental duty was added to the constitution by the 42nd Amendment (1976 AD) of the Constitution on the recommendation of Sardar Swaran Singh Committee. It has been taken from the Constitution of Russia. The basic duty of citizens of India is as follows:
1. Fundamental duty was added to the constitution by the 42nd Amendment (1976 AD) of the Constitution on the recommendation of the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee. It has been taken from the Constitution of Russia.
2. It was placed under Article 51 (a) in Part 4 (A). The number of fundamental duties is 11, which is as follows:
1. It will be the duty of every citizen to follow the Constitution and respect its ideals, institutions, national flag and national anthem.
2. Maintain and adhere to the high ideals that inspire our national movement for freedom.
3. Protect India's sovereignty, unity and integrity and keep it intact.
4. Protect the country.
5. Build a sense of harmony and equal fraternity in all the people of India.
6. Understand the importance of the glorious tradition of our social culture and build it.
7. Protect and promote natural environment.
8. Develop a scientific approach and sense of knowledge.
9. Keep the public property safe.
10. Endeavor to move towards prosperity in all areas of personal and collective activities.
11. Providing primary education for parents or guardians of 6 to 14 years (86th Amendment).
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