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UPSC 2012: Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 only
(c)1, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Article 51A(f) enjoins citizens to "value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture"; Article 51A(h) directs them to "develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry"; Article 51A(j) requires citizens "to strive towards excellence in all spheres…". Protecting weaker sections from social injustice is a Directive Principle (Article 46) and not a Fundamental Duty. Therefore Statements 1, 3 and 4 only are correct. ([education.gov.in](https://www.education.gov.in/en/fundamental_duties_article-51A?utm_source=openai))
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