Indian Polity · Chapter 12 of 36

Fundamental Duties: BPSC Prelims PYQs

5 previous-year questions on Fundamental Duties, asked 1996–2008. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   The 10 commandments, which were added by 42nd Amendment Act in Constitution of India, are called as–

   1. AFundamental Rights
   2. BFundamental Duties
   3. CPanchayati Raj Principles
   4. DDirective Principles of State Policy
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

   Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution of India by the –

   1. A32nd Amendment Act
   2. B42nd Amendment Act
   3. C15th Amendment Act
   4. D46th Amendment Act
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

   The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) has incorporated into the Constitution of India a new chapter on –

   1. AAdministration of Union Territories
   2. BFormation of Inter-State Councils
   3. CFundamental Duties
   4. DNone of these
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996 · 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

   Fundamental duties were laid down in.

   1. A40th Amendment
   2. B43rd Amendment
   3. C42nd Amendment
   4. D39th Amendment
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   Which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty in India?

   1. ASeparation of judiciary from executive
   2. BTo value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
   3. CFree and compulsory education
   4. DAbolition of Untouchability
   Answer and explanation →