Fundamental Duties UPSC Questions

Fundamental Duties MCQ Questions

7.
Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are applicable to which group?
A.
All persons
B.
Citizens only
C.
Foreigners only
D.
Persons above 18 years only
ANSWER :
B. Citizens only
8.
Which of the following is/are among the fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian constitution?
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
2. To Protect the weaker sections from social injustice
3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 only
C.
1, 3 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER :
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
9.
Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are:
A.
Legally enforceable by courts
B.
Enforceable by Parliament through legislation
C.
Both enforceable by courts and Parliament
D.
Neither enforceable by courts nor Parliament
ANSWER :
B. Enforceable by Parliament through legislation
10.
Which of the following was NOT recommended by the Swaran Singh Committee regarding Fundamental Duties?
A.
Penalty for non-compliance
B.
Duty to pay taxes
C.
List of ten fundamental duties
D.
Penalty laws immune from judicial review
ANSWER :
C. List of ten fundamental duties
11.
Who was the Prime Minister of India when the Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Morarji Desai
C.
Indira Gandhi
D.
Rajiv Gandhi
ANSWER :
C. Indira Gandhi
12.
What was the original status of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution when it was framed?
A.
Included as Directive Principles
B.
Included in Part III
C.
Not included initially
D.
Included as a separate schedule
ANSWER :
C. Not included initially