Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India enshrines to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture?

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 21 Jul 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Article 51 (A).

Key Points

Article 51 (A) of the Indian Constitution enshrines the duty of every citizen to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
- This Article is a part of the Fundamental Duties of citizens, which were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, of 1976.
- The main keyword mentioned in the question is "composite culture," which refers to the diverse cultural traditions and practices of the various communities that make up India.
Article 43 (A) of the Constitution deals with the participation of workers in the management of industries, Article 48 (A) provides for the protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife, and Article 124 (A) deals with the establishment and constitution of the National Judicial Appointments Commission.
Hence, the correct answer to the question is option 1, i.e., Article 51 (A).

Additional Information

Part IV A of the Indian constitution constitutes fundamental duties for citizens under A 51A.
The 11 fundamental duties are as follows-

It shall be the duty of every citizen of India—

to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;
to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures;
to develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement;
who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.