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Article 51A in The Constitution Of India

 

The eleven duties are as under -

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(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;

 

(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;

 

(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;

 

(d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;

 

(e) 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;

 

(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;

 

(g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life and to have compassion for living creatures;

 

(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;

 

(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;

 

(j) 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;

 

(k) who is 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.

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Our principles are based upon the provisions of the Article 51A of the Constitution of India. What does it say? 

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