According to Article ______ of the Constitution of India, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 51A.

Key Points

Article 51A:-
- Article 51A deals with fundamental duties of citizens of India.
- These fundamental duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976, and they provide a set of moral and civic obligations that citizens are expected to follow for the betterment of society and the nation as a whole.
- There are 11 fundamental duties listed in Article 51A:-
  - To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag, and the National Anthem.
  - To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom.
  - To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
  - To defend the country and render national service when called upon.
  - To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all people of India transcending religious, linguistic, and regional or sectional diversities.
  - To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
  - To protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.
  - To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
  - To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
  - To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
  - To provide opportunities for education to their children or wards between the ages of six and fourteen years.