Fundamental Duties of Indian Constitution

        

 

Part -4 (A) 

         Article - 51(A) (Fundamental Duties)

# A new chapter introduced in  Indian Constitution 

# 10 Fundamental Duties added in Indian Constitution 

# 42 Amendment Act of 1976

( Swaran Singh Committee in 1976 of congress recommended Fundamental Duties, the necessity of which was felt during the Internal Emergency of 1975-77).

Features of Fundamental Duties

# Moral duties and Civic Duties

# Values of tradition, Mythology, religions and practices

# Confined to citizens only

# Non- Justiciable

LIST OF ELEVEN FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES OF INDIA

1. Abide by the Constitution and respect the National Flag and National Anthem.

2. Follow ideals of the Freedom Struggle.

3. Protect Sovereignty and integrity of India. 

4. Defend the Country and render National Services when called upon.

5. Spirit of common brotherhood.

6. Preserve composite culture.

7. Preserving the Natural Environment.

8. Develop a Scientific Temper.

9. Safeguard Public Property.

10. Strive for Excellence.

#86 Constitutional Amendment Act 2002 - Eleventh Duty Introduced

11.  Duty for all Parents/ guardians to send their children in the age group of 6-14 years to schools.