This blog post provides a laser-focused compilation of previous year questions (PYQs) on the Fundamental Duties, an important topic in the Indian Polity & Constitution section.
Prepare effectively for your upcoming Kerala PSC exam by reviewing essential questions and key concepts to ensure you ace this vital part of the syllabus.
Previous Year Repeated PSC Questions on the Fundamental Duties
- Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution in – 1976. (HSST Political Science, 2015)
- Fundamental duties of citizens were added to the Indian Constitution in – 1976. (Assistant Professor in Physiology NCA, 2019)
- The concept of 'Fundamental Duties' is borrowed from the constitution of – USSR. (Sr Lecturer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2018)
- In India Fundamental duties are adopted from – USSR Constitution. (Assistant Engineer Electrical, Harbor Engg, 2016)
- The idea of Fundamental Duties of the Indian Constitution is derived from – Russian Constitution. (Farm Superintendent Ayurveda, 2018)
- Under 42nd amendment to our constitution the fundamental duties were enumerated.This concept of fundamental duties was borrowed from the constitution of – USSR. (Electrician Water Transport, 2016)
- The fundamental duties of the Constitution were incorporated on the recommendations of – Swaran Singh Committee. (Assistant Professor Radio Diagnosis, 2018; Vocational Teacher Agriculture 2017)
- Which of the following committee suggested the inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the constitution of India? (Assistant Engineer Civil / Assistant Engineer Hydrology, 2016)
- (A) M.R.Srivastava Committee
- (B) Swaran Singh Committee
- (C) M.K.Kaw Committee
- (D) Rajinder Sachar Committee
- മൗലിക കർത്തവ്യങ്ങൾ പ്രതിപാദിക്കുന്നത് – ഭാഗം 4 A. (LGS 2017)
- ഇന്ത്യൻ ഭരണഘടനയുടെ ഏത് ഭാഗത്താണ് മൗലീക കർത്തവ്യങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ച്പ്രതിപാദിക്കുന്നത് – IVA - ഭാഗത്ത്. (Lab Assistant HSE, 2018)
- How many Fundamental Duties are there under the Indian Constitution? 11. (Data Entry Operator - Degree Level Main Exam, 2022)
- എത്ര മൗലിക കടമകളാണ് ഇപ്പോൾ ഭരണഘടനയിൽ ഉള്ളത് – 11. (Security Guard, Secretariat, 2018)
- 11th Fundamental Duty of Indian citizen added by 42nd Amendment in the year 1976 meant for – All parents ensure education for children between 6 and 14 years of age. (Excise Guard/Women Excise Guard, 2014)
- Which of the following Amendment Act of the Constitution added Fundamental Duties to the Constitution? (Sr Lecturer in Dermatology & Venerology, 2018)
- (A) 37(th) Amendment Act 1975
- (B) 38 (th) Amendment Act 1975
- (C) 41(st) Amendment Act 1976
- (D) 42(nd) Amendment Act 1976
- The Fundamental Duties are incorporated in the constitution of India by _______ Constitutional Amendment act – 42(nd) Amendment Act. (Schedule Caste Development Officer Grade I, 2014)
- Which of the following statements is/are related to 42nd constitutional Amendment (Assistant Gr II / Data Entry Operator, 2024)
- (i) Mini Constitution
- (ii) Socialist, Secular, Integrity
- (iii) Fundamental duties
- (A) (i) only (B) (i) and (iii) only
- (C) (ii) and (iii) only (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
- Which Article of Indian Constitution deals with fundamental duties? 51 A. (Sr Lecturer in Educational Psychology, 2018)
- To uphold and protect sovereignty,unity and integrity of India is a provision made in the – Fundamental Duties. (Computer Grade II Printing, 2016)
- Which of the statement(s) is/are correct about the Fundamental Duties? (Secretariat Assistant 2025)
- (i) Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
- (ii) They are listed under Part V of the Constitution.
- (iii) At present, there are 11 Fundamental Duties.
- (iv) Fundamental Duties are not enforceable by law.
- (A) Options (i) and (ii) are correct
- (B) Options (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
- (C) Options (ii) and (iii) are correct
- (D) All of the above
- Identify the Constitutional Amendment through which a List of Fundamental Duties was inserted to Indian Constitution. (University Assistant 2019)
- (A) 38th Amendment (B) 44th Amendment (C) 52nd Amendment (D) 42nd Amendment
- മൗലിക ചുമതലകൾ ഭരണഘടനയിൽ ഉൾപെടുത്തിയിരിക്കുന്ന ഭരണഘടന ഭേദഗതി – 42-ാം ഭേദഗതി. (LGS 2018)
- 'To defend the country and render national service when called up on to do so' is a fundamental duty. Which is the Article? Article 51 A(d). (Sr Lecturer in Radiodiagnosis NCA, 2018)
- Which of the following statements correctly represents the judicial stance on Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)? (Welfare Officer Gr II, 2025) (A) Fundamental Duties are legally enforceable under Article 32 (B) Duties are irrelevant to interpreting Fundamental Rights. (C) Duties serve as interpretative aids to define the scope of Fundamental Rights and public interest. (D) Duties have replaced the Directive Principles in constitutional jurisprudence.
- The fundamental duties are included in Article 51A under Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution. Which among the following is/are a fundamental duty/fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution? (High School Teacher Natural Science, 2023)
- (i) To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
- (ii) To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
- (iii) Exercise the right to vote properly at every election.
- (A) Only (i)
- (B) Only (i), (ii)
- (C) Only (i), (iii)
- (D) Only (ii), (iii)
- Consider the following Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens as per the Constitution of India (LDC/Time Keeper/Computer Programmer, 2025) (1) Respect the National Flag and National Anthem (2) To cast a vote in elections (3) To develop scientific temper (4) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (A) (1), (2) and (3) (B) (1), (2) and (4) (C) (1),(3) and (4) (D) All the above are correct
- The protection and improvement of environment including forests and wild life of the country is – Both Directive Principle of State Policy and Fundamental Duty of a citizen. (Lecturer in Law, 2015)
- Which one is not a Fundamental Duty? (State Tax Officer, 2023) (I) To protect and improve the natural environment including lakes, wildlife, rivers, forests, etc. (II) To protect women from violence; mental, physical and verbal (III) To develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry
- (A) None of the above (B) Only (II)
- (C) Only (III) (D) Only (I)
Other Statement Questions
- Which of the following statement about the Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Indian constitute is not correct? (Archaeological Chemist, 2022)
- (A) Fundamental Duties are recommended by the Swaran Singh committee
- (B) Fundamental duties are mentioned in the part 4 of the constitution
- (C) Fundamental duties can be enforced through the writ jurisdiction under Article 32 of the constitution
- (D) Fundamental duties are incorporated in the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of the constitution
- Which of the following statement is correct about fundamental duties of Indian Constitution? (Physical Education Teacher (HS), 2024)
- (i) Fundamental duties are justiciable
- (ii) Part-IV-A of Indian Constitution contains Fundamental Duties
- (iii) Eleven Fundamental duties are there in Indian Constitution
- (A) Only (i) and (iii)
- (B) Only (ii) and (iii)
- (C) Only (i) and (ii)
- (D) All of the above (i), (ii) and (iii)
The above questions and answers are based on the final answer key supplied by the Kerala Public Service Commission. We attempted to include as many questions as possible from the previous year question papers but it is difficult to include them all in one go.
So we'll be updating this article on a regular basis, so keep an eye out for recent changes.
You can also check out post on The Fundamental Rights: Kerala PSC Questions
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