Prelims Test 07 July 2026

Consider the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties:
1. They were incorporated into the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.

2.The Swaran Singh Committee recommended making the violation of Fundamental Duties
punishable by law.

3.The Constitution incorporated all the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee
relating to Fundamental Duties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following Fundamental Duties have a direct correspondence with Directive
Principles of State Policy?
1. Protection of the environment.

2. Promotion of scientific temper.

3.Safeguarding public property.

4. Providing educational opportunities to children between six and fourteen years.
Select the correct answer using the code below.

Consider the following statements:
1. Every Fundamental Duty can be enforced through an Act of Parliament.

2. Parliament as well as State Legislatures can enact laws to enforce Fundamental Duties, subject to their legislative competence.

3. In the absence of legislation, Fundamental Duties are directly enforceable by constitutional
courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following Fundamental Duties are specifically directed towards preserving
India’s cultural heritage?
1.To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
2. To protect monuments declared to be of national importance.
3. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood transcending religious, linguistic and regional diversities.
4. To safeguard public property.
Select the correct answer using the code below.

Consider the following statements:
1.Fundamental Duties are addressed exclusively to citizens.
2. Every citizen is under a constitutional obligation to perform all Fundamental Duties irrespective of age or capacity.
3. The duty relating to education is imposed only upon parents or guardians.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following judgments correctly established that Fundamental Duties may be
relied upon while interpreting constitutional validity of laws?

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Part IVA of the Constitution:
1. It originally contained ten Fundamental Duties.
2. It consists of more than one Article.
3. The Fundamental Duties were inserted after the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles had already become part of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q8. With reference to Article 51A, consider the following duties:
1. To respect the National Flag.
2. To respect the National Anthem.
3. To respect the Constitution.
4. To respect the institutions of democracy.
Which of the above are expressly mentioned in the Constitution?

Consider the following statements:
1. Fundamental Duties are intended to promote a sense of discipline and commitment among citizens.
2. They impose positive obligations as well as certain negative obligations.

3.Their non-justiciable nature renders them constitutionally insignificant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Fundamental Duties, consider the following pairs:
Duty                                                                Constitutional Basis
1. Protect environment                                    Article 51A(g)
2. Provide education to child                          Article 51A(k)
3. Develop scientific temper                         Article 51A(f)
4. Safeguard public property                            Article 51A(i)
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?