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Question
With reference to the Fundamental Duties, answer the following:
Give any three Fundamental Duties.
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Solution
Article 51-A of the Constitution states the following duties of a citizen:
- 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 which inspired our 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 do so.
- To promote harmony and spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities, to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
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