The Fundamental Duties are eleven in number, incorporated in
Art. 51A [Part IVA], which has been incorporated by the 42nd
Amendment act, 1976.
Under this Article, it is the duty of every citizen of
India:
1.
To abide by the Constitution and respect its
ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
2.
To cherish and follow the noble ideals which
inspired our National struggle for freedom;
3.
To uphold and protect the sovereignty unity and integrity of India;
4.
To defend the country;
5.
To promote harmony and the spirit of common
brotherhood amongst all the people of India.
6.
To p value and preserve the rich heritage of our
composite culture;
7.
To protect and improve the natural environment;
8.
To develop the scientific temper and spirit of
inquiry;
9.
To safeguard public property;
10.
To strive towards excellence in all spheres of
individual and collective activity.
11.
To provide opportunities for education to his
child or ward as the case may be between the age of six and fourteen years.
Note: The 11th
Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act,
2002.
There is no provision in the Constitution
for direct enforcement of any of the Fundamental Duties or for any sanction to
prevent their violation.
