Which of the following Fundamental Duty provisions has laid down that all Indians need to show respect to the Indian National Flag and the Indian National Anthem?

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  1. Article 51A (d)
  2. Article 51A (a) 
  3. Article 51A (b) 
  4. Article 51A (c)

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Option 2 : Article 51A (a) 
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The correct answer is Article 51A (a).

  • The Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommendations of Swaran Singh Committee.
  • The idea of Fundamental Duties is inspired by the Constitution of the USSR.
  • The Fundamental duties are non-justiciable in nature.
  • There are a total of 11 Fundamental Duties listed in Article 51-A of the Constitution
  • Article 51A (a) has laid down that all Indians need to show respect to the Indian National Flag and the Indian National Anthem.
Article Fundamental duty
Article 51A (b)  To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom
Article 51A (c) To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India
Article 51A (d)  to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
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