Question

What are fundamental duties of an indian citizen?

Answer 1

To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.

Answer 2

Rights without duties are meaningless. It has been rightly said, 'If a person does not perform his / her duties, other cannot enjoy their rights. Thus, duties precede rights. Therefore, it was in 1976 that fundamental duties were added to Indian Constitution through 42nd amendment. Originally, there were 10 fundamental duties, but now they are Eleven. Fundamental duties obligations and every citizen is expected to perform them, they are as follows :

• to abide by the constitution and respect its ideal and institutions, the national flag and the national anthem.

• to Cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired our national struggle for freedom.

• to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.

• to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.

• to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India.

• to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.

• to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for all living creatures.

• to develop scientific temper, humanism and The Spirit of inquiry and reform.

• to safeguard public property and to abjure violence.

• to strive towards excellence in all sphere of individual and collective activities so that the national constantly rises to higher level of endeavour and achievement.

• parents or guardians should provide opportunity for education to his / her child or ward between between the age of 6 and 14 years (added by 86th amendment in 2002).