Which of the following duties is specified as the 10th Fundamental Duty in the Indian Constitution?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
The 10th Fundamental Duty of the Indian Constitution, as specified in Article 51A, is 'to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.' This duty emphasizes the importance of achieving excellence not only in personal growth but also in collective efforts for societal and national progress.
Other options:
- To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom: This is the 2nd Fundamental Duty.
- To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years: This was added to the Fundamental Duties by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002.
- To develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform: This was incorporated in 1976 through the 42nd Amendment.
Thus, the 10th duty is about pursuing excellence, enhancing both individual potential and collective achievements.