Question

Which of the following is not a fundamental duty?

• A. to promote international peace and security
• B. to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
• C. to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
• D. to safeguard public property and to abjure violence

Hint:

Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable in nature, similar to Directive Principles, but serve as a guide for responsible citizenship.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the question.
We must spot the option that is NOT a Fundamental Duty. Fundamental Duties are listed in Article 51A.

Step 2: Check the duties one by one.
Defending the country, valuing our composite culture, and safeguarding public property while shunning violence are all clearly written in Article 51A.

Step 3: Look at the odd one.
Promoting international peace and security is a goal given to the State under Article 51, which is a Directive Principle. It is not a duty placed on individual citizens.

Step 4: Avoid the trap.
The wording sounds noble, so it is easy to think it is a duty. But duties bind citizens, while Article 51 binds the State.

Step 5: Conclude.
The option that is not a Fundamental Duty is the one about international peace and security.

Answer: to promote international peace and security