Q59.
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:
Answer
C
Explanation
Under Article 51A, the Fundamental Duties include: To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture (statement 1 — correct), To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry (statement 3 — correct), and To strive towards excellence in all spheres (statement 4 — correct). Statement 2 (to protect weaker sections from social injustice) is NOT a Fundamental Duty — it is a Directive Principle of State Policy. Hence 1, 3 and 4 are correct.