Which of the following statements regarding the fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct? Fundamental duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction. Fundamental duties have formed a part of the constitution since its adoption. Fundamental duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Fundamental duties are applicable only to the citizens of India. Select the correct option-

Which of the following statements regarding the fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct? Fundamental duties can be enforced through writ jurisdiction. Fundamental duties have formed a part of the constitution since its adoption. Fundamental duties became a part of the Constitution in accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Fundamental duties are applicable only to the citizens of India. Select the correct option- Correct Answer 3 & 4

The 3rd & 4th statements regarding the fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct.

  • According to the constitution of India, only Fundamental Rights can be enforced in the court of law.
  • DPSPs and Fundamental Duties are not enforceable in the court of law. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
  • The fundamental duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and uphold the unity of India.
  • Fundamental duties have not added in the constitution since its inception. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
  • The fundamental duties of citizens were added to the constitution by the 42nd amendment act in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
  • The fundamental duties are contained in article 51(A) of Part 4(A) of the constitution which are, however, non-justifiable in character which means that no citizen can be punished by a court for violation of a fundamental duty.
  • ​Fundamental duties are applicable only to the citizens of India. Hence, statement 4 is correct.

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