Questions and Answers of Chapter 11
Fundamental Duties.
1. 1. What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights say regarding duties?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights say regarding duties that everyone has
duties to the country and only through this development of individual is possible.
2. 2. By which Article the lacuna regarding fundamental duties was removed from the
Indian Constitution?
By Article 51-A, the lacuna regarding fundamental duties was removed from the
Indian Constitution.
3. 3. How may duties are enumerated in the Indian constitution?
There are 10 duties enumerated in the Indian constitution.
4. 4. What is the first article of this list of Fundamental duties?
The first article of this list of Fundamental duties asks us to respect our constitution,
the national flag and anthem.
5. 5. Which article speaks about the protection of the environment?
Article 7 speaks about the protection of the environment.
6. 6.Which article says that we must abjure violence?
Article 9 says that we must abjure violence.
7. 7.Which countries have adopted a charter of duties in their constitution?
The U.S.S.R., China, Japan and Germany have adopted a charter of duties in their
constitution.
8. 8. What is the significance of fundamental duties?
The significance of fundamental duties is to feel that duties are as important as rights.