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In the Constitution, opportunities for the development of scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform are found in

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In the Constitution, opportunities for the development of scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform are found in
  1. Directive Principles of State Policy
  2. Preamble
  3. Fundamental Duties
  4. Fundamental Rights

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Correct answer: C - Fundamental Duties
Article 51A(h) of the Constitution makes it a fundamental duty of every citizen “to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform”. The Preamble speaks of liberty of thought and expression, and neither the Directive Principles nor the Fundamental Rights contain this wording.

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