Which fundamental duty applies to you when you see a few school students, on their educational trip to Humayun’s tomb, writing their names on the walls?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. to safeguard public property.
The fundamental duty that applies to you in this situation is to safeguard public property.
This duty is listed in Article 51A(i) of the Indian Constitution. Humayun’s Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered public property. Defacing it by writing on its walls is an act of damage and disrespect to this property. Therefore, it is the duty of every citizen to actively safeguard such monuments and prevent their destruction or defacement.