WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following is not a fundamental duty under the Indian Constitution?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. To protect monument of national importance
  2. To develop scientific temper
  3. To uphold unity and integrity of the nation
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: To protect monument of national importance

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) To protect monument of national importance šŸ“š Explanation: While the state has a duty to protect monuments, this specific instruction is listed as a Directive Principle (Article 49) rather than a Fundamental Duty. Fundamental Duties focus on individual responsibilities. Other options like developing a scientific temper are correctly listed as duties of citizens. This distinction between duties and state principles is a frequent topic in polity exams.