Which of the following provisions are stated in the
Fundamental Duties? 1. To protect and improve the natural environment. 2. To protect monuments which are declared to be of national importance. 3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. 4. To promote harmony and spirit of brotherhood. Select the correct answer using code given below
A1 and 3 onlyCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
B2 and 4 onlyCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
C1, 3 and 4 onlyCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
D1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
According to Article 51A, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities and to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures.
'To protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance (Article 49) ' - is included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
