Daily Quiz-257
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1. Which duty encourages citizens to safeguard public property and abjure violence?
A) Article 51A(a)
B) Article 51A(b)
C) Article 51A(c)
D) Article 51A(d)
2. Fundamental Duties have a special link with:
A) Directive Principles only
B) Fundamental Rights only
C) Both Fundamental Rights and DPSPs
D) Preamble only
3. Which Fundamental Duty obliges citizens to develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry?
A) Article 51A(f)
B) Article 51A(e)
C) Article 51A(g)
D) Article 51A(h)
4. Can Fundamental Duties be enforced by courts?
A) Fully enforceable
B) Enforceable only partially
C) Not enforceable but can guide legislation
D) Only in emergency
5. The duty to provide opportunities for education to one’s children is covered under which Article?
A) Article 51A(k)
B) Article 21A
C) Article 45
D) Article 41
Answers Quiz 256 (October 20)
1. A) 42nd Amendment (1976)
Explanation: Part IVA (Articles 51A) added 10 Fundamental Duties; later expanded by the 86th Amendment (2002).
2. B) Non-justiciable
Explanation: They are moral obligations for citizens, unlike Fundamental Rights which are enforceable.
3. B) Article 51
Explanation: Article 51 directs the State to promote international peace and to encourage citizens to respect Fundamental Duties.
4. B) To protect the environment (Article 51A (g))
Explanation: Citizens must protect natural heritage, forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife.
5. D) Ranganath Mishra v. Union of India (1995)
Explanation: The Court emphasized that Fundamental Duties support Fundamental Rights and help in achieving the objectives of Part III and IV.
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