Consider the following statements regarding the nature and enforcement of Fundamental Duties: 1. Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution consist of both moral duties (like cherishing noble ideals of the freedom struggle) and civic duties (like respecting the national flag). 2. The Parliament has the authority to enforce these duties by enacting suitable legislation. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Fundamental Duties — question ID 671
Options
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Explanation
Fundamental Duties consist of both moral obligations (cherishing ideals of the freedom struggle) and civic obligations (respecting the Constitution, Flag, etc.). Though they are non-justiciable in court directly, Parliament is authorized to enforce them through appropriate laws (such as the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, etc.).