2020 · Q55
In relation to the fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution of India, which one of the following is NOT correct?
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- AThe fundamental duties were not originally a part of the Constitution
- BTo safeguard public property and abjure violence are fundamental duties
- CThey are not enforceable through writs
- DThey may not be used for determining constitutionality of laws
Explanation
Fundamental duties were inserted by the 42nd Amendment (1976), so they were not originally part of the Constitution (A correct); safeguarding public property and abjuring violence is a listed duty (B correct); and duties are non-justiciable, not enforceable through writs (C correct). But courts have invoked them while upholding the constitutionality of laws, so D's claim that they 'may not be used for determining constitutionality of laws' is NOT correct.