Polity Notes:Fundamental duties For SSC CGL EXAM |

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

Essentially all that is contained in the Fundamental Duties is just a codification of tasks integral to the Indian way of life. A close scrutiny of the clauses of Article 51A indicates that a number of these clauses basically refer to such values as having been a part of Indian tradition, mythology, religion and practices. Duties of a citizen of Indian were not

included in the original Constitution. These have been added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 as a new part of the Constitution – Part IVA. Fundamental duties are recommended by the Swarn Singh committee and concept of fundamental duties are taken from USSR. The 11 Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens, under Article 51A Part IV A are