Q1. Which Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002?
- To abjure violence
- To defend the country
- To protect the environment
- To provide education to children aged 6–14 years
Correct Option: 4. To provide education to children aged 6–14 years.
Explanation: The 86th Amendment added Clause (k) to Article 51A, making it a duty of parents/guardians to provide opportunities for elementary education.
Q2. Which of the following statements about Fundamental Duties is incorrect?
- They are justiciable and legally enforceable.
- They are non-justiciable like Directive Principles.
- They apply only to citizens.
- Parliament can make laws to enforce them.
Correct Option: 1. They are justiciable and legally enforceable..
Explanation: Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning no legal penalty is directly imposed for their violation. However, Parliament can enforce them by law.
Q3. Which of these countries also includes a list of Fundamental Duties in its Constitution?
- USA
- Canada
- Japan
- Australia
Correct Option: 3. Japan
Explanation: Among democratic nations, Japan is a rare example that includes duties of citizens in its Constitution. Most other democratic countries only list rights.
Q4. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?
- To cherish noble ideals of the freedom struggle
- To protect public property
- To vote in elections
- To develop scientific temper
Correct Option: 3. To vote in elections
Explanation: Voting is a legal right, not a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A. The other options are explicitly mentioned in the list of 11 Fundamental Duties.
Q5. What type of values do the Fundamental Duties reflect?
- Political party ideologies
- Only modern Western values
- Only religious values
- Values from Indian tradition and civic morality
Correct Option: 4. Values from Indian tradition and civic morality
Explanation: Fundamental Duties reflect both moral and civic responsibilities, many of which are deeply rooted in Indian culture, tradition, and history (like protecting environment, harmony, and national pride).