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Why is it important to instil a sense of duty among citizens in a democratic state?
Why is it important to instil a sense of duty among citizens in a democratic state?
- To ensure a balance between rights and duties in society (correct)
- To make citizens more obedient to the government
- To increase taxes for the government
- To restrict the freedom of citizens
What was the reason for the delay in incorporating fundamental duties into the Indian Constitution?
What was the reason for the delay in incorporating fundamental duties into the Indian Constitution?
- Fear of a revolution
- Fear of international pressure
- Lack of interest from the people
- Lack of consensus in the Constituent Assembly (correct)
How did the 42nd Constitutional Amendment address the issue of fundamental duties?
How did the 42nd Constitutional Amendment address the issue of fundamental duties?
- It increased the number of fundamental duties
- It abolished fundamental duties completely
- It made fundamental duties optional
- It included fundamental duties in Part 4A and Article 51A (correct)
Why are duties considered as important as rights in a democratic society?
Why are duties considered as important as rights in a democratic society?
How has the Supreme Court contributed to explaining fundamental duties over time?
How has the Supreme Court contributed to explaining fundamental duties over time?
What is the significance of considering duty along with rights according to the text?
What is the significance of considering duty along with rights according to the text?
What is one of the criticisms regarding the fundamental duties?
What is one of the criticisms regarding the fundamental duties?
According to Austin, why do citizens need to perform their duties?
According to Austin, why do citizens need to perform their duties?
What is a common argument against the need for fundamental duties?
What is a common argument against the need for fundamental duties?
Why do some critics believe that fundamental duties can lead to dilemmas?
Why do some critics believe that fundamental duties can lead to dilemmas?
What does Austin suggest happens if citizens fail to perform their duties?
What does Austin suggest happens if citizens fail to perform their duties?
What suggestion is given in relation to clause (f) of Article 51A?
What suggestion is given in relation to clause (f) of Article 51A?
What inspired the Indian freedom struggle, leading people to make big sacrifices for the nation?
What inspired the Indian freedom struggle, leading people to make big sacrifices for the nation?
Why did the Constituent Assembly initially choose not to include fundamental duties in the constitution?
Why did the Constituent Assembly initially choose not to include fundamental duties in the constitution?
What was the role of the Swaran Singh Commission in relation to fundamental duties?
What was the role of the Swaran Singh Commission in relation to fundamental duties?
Which of the following is considered a fundamental duty according to the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Commission?
Which of the following is considered a fundamental duty according to the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Commission?
What was one reason for feeling the need for fundamental duties after India's independence?
What was one reason for feeling the need for fundamental duties after India's independence?
Why did the Swaran Singh Commission present recommendations regarding fundamental duties?
Why did the Swaran Singh Commission present recommendations regarding fundamental duties?
