Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Indian Constitution as a Fundamental Duty?

The correct answer is To respect elders.

Key Points

• A citizen of India has no inherent obligation to amass property.
• According to the Indian Constitution, following traffic laws is not a Basic Responsibility.
• Article 51A of Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution lists the fundamental obligations of Indian citizens.
  • Respect the national flag, national anthem, and Indian Constitution as well as all of its ideas and institutions.
  • To uphold and adhere to the lofty values that sparked the country's fight for freedom.
  • To safeguard and defend India's sovereignty, unification, and integrity.​​
• The moral responsibility of all people to support the unity of India and advance patriotism are known as the Basic Obligations.
• These obligations, which are outlined in Section IV-A of the Constitution, affect both people and the country.

Additional Information

• ​10 Basic Responsibilities were introduced to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
• Later, the 11th Basic Responsibility was included in the list by the 86th Amendment Act of 2002.
• In 1976, the Swaran Singh Committee proposed Basic Responsibilities.​
• The Swaran Singh Committee also advocated for the obligation to pay taxes. Yet, the Constitution did not include it.
• The Constitution's Article 51A lists the essential obligations.
• The Basic Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Fundamental Duties are portions of the Indian Constitution that outline the fundamental duties and rights of citizens towards the state as well as the fundamental obligations of states to their inhabitants. 
• These articles are regarded as essential parts of the constitution, which was created during 1949 by the Indian Constituent Assembly.