Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?

To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

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Question

Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?

To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

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Accepted Answer

1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation: ✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Article 51A(f) mandates preserving the rich heritage of our composite culture as a Fundamental Duty.❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Protecting weaker sections from social injustice is a Directive Principle under Article 46, not a Fundamental Duty.✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Article 51A(h) requires developing scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform.✅ Statement 4 – Correct: Article 51A(j) mandates striving towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.

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