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called to encroach upon the Fundamental Rights 8. To develop the scientific temper, humanism
of a person, because they are necessary for the and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
wider good. Also, Fundamental Rights can be
suspended during the proclamation of an
emergency.
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When Fundamental Rights can be suspended?

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
Charminar A scientist
The Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the 9. To safeguard public property and to abjure
Constitution of India in 1976. The last duty was violence.
incorporated in 1982. Every right has a
corresponding duty. The judiciary cannot enforce 10. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of
these duties, but it can take into consideration while individual and collective activity, so that the
nation constantly rises to higher levels of
interpreting a law which can have several meanings.
endeavour and achievement.

Info Bits 11. Who is a parent or guardian to provide
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opportunities for education to his child or, as
Fundamental Duties were incorporated in our the case may be, ward between the age of
Constitution in 1976 through the 42nd amendment. six and fourteen years.

The Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Activity
Constitution are :
Make a list of duties towards your neighbours
1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its which you consider important and which duties
ideals and institutions, the National Flag and required to followed by them carefully.
National Anthem.
2. To cherish and follow the noble ideas which MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES
inspired our national struggle for freedom. AND REALISATION OF RIGHTS
3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity All people in the country are not equal in terms of
and integrity of India. their social, economic and political development.
Therefore, special provisions have been made for
4. To defend the country and render national
service when called upon to do so. them so that they can lead a good life with
dignity. Therefore, in 1950, the three communities
5. To promote harmony and the spirit of for which special provisions were made were the
common brotherhood amongst all the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Anglo-
people of India transcending religious, Indians. Later, the Other Backward Classes too
linguistic and regional or sectional were included under this category.
diversities, to renounce practices derogatory
to the dignity of women. Following are some of the special provisions for
the marginalised communities :
6. To value and preserve the rich heritage of
Reservation in Legislatures
our composite culture.
A certain number of seats have been reserved in
7. To protect and improve the natural
environment including forests, lakes, rivers the central and state legislatures for the
and wildlife, and to have compassion for marginalised communities. In the Lok Sabha, a
total of 79 and 44 seats have been reserved for the
living creatures.
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