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Q89. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture. 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice. 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry. 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?

  1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
  2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice.
  3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry.
  4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1, 3 and 4 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Under Article 51A:

  • Statement 1 corresponds to Article 51A(f): to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
  • Statement 2 is a Directive Principle of State Policy under Article 46 (protecting weaker sections from social injustice), not a Fundamental Duty of citizens.
  • Statement 3 corresponds to Article 51A(h): to develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
  • Statement 4 corresponds to Article 51A(j): to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Protecting weaker sections from social injustice is a State obligation under Article 46 (DPSP), not an individual citizen duty under 51A. Eliminating 2 leaves (c).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q89)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1, 3 and 4 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 89 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (C): "1, 3 and 4 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Protecting weaker sections from social injustice is a State obligation under Article 46 (DPSP), not an individual citizen duty under 51A. Eliminating 2 leaves (c).

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