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# Question & Answer
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What does the duty “to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals” mean? - Citizens must uphold the Constitution and its principles
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Do Fundamental Duties apply to non-citizens? - No, only Indian citizens
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Are Fundamental Duties applicable to all citizens? - Yes, to every citizen of India
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What is the main purpose of Fundamental Duties? - To promote patriotism, discipline, and a sense of responsibility among citizens
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How many Fundamental Duties are there in India today? - 11
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Who introduced Fundamental Duties in the Constitution? - They were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976
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Are Fundamental Duties enforceable by law? - No, they are moral obligations, not legally enforceable
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Which part of the Constitution lists Fundamental Duties? - Part IV-A, Article 51A
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Can Fundamental Rights be amended by Parliament? - Yes, but the “basic structure” of the Constitution cannot be altered
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Do Fundamental Rights apply to private individuals? - Mostly no, they apply against the State; some exceptions exist under law
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Are Fundamental Rights absolute? - No, they are subject to reasonable restrictions
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Can rights of prisoners be protected under Fundamental Rights? - Yes, courts ensure humane treatment under Article 21
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Can right to privacy be claimed under Fundamental Rights? - Yes, under Article 21 as part of personal liberty
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Can Fundamental Rights protect environmental rights? - Yes, courts interpret Article 21 to include clean environment
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Can Fundamental Rights be reasonably restricted for national security? - Yes, only in the interest of sovereignty and integrity
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Which amendment strengthened rights during emergencies? - 44th Amendment
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Can Fundamental Rights be suspended during an emergency? - Some can, but Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended
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Which writ allows higher courts to review lower court orders? - Certiorari
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Which writ questions legality of someone holding public office? - Quo Warranto
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Which writ commands an official to perform a duty? - Mandamus
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Which writ forbids an authority from doing something? - Prohibition
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Which writ challenges illegal detention? - Habeas Corpus
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Which Article allows citizens to go to the Supreme Court for violation of Fundamental Rights? - Article 32
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Who can establish educational institutions under Article 30? (Repeat) - Religious and linguistic minorities
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What does Article 29 protect? - Cultural, linguistic, and educational rights of minorities