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Which of the following is outside the fundamental duties of citizens listed in article 51A of the…

Article 51A(a), (c) and (i) specify respect for the Constitution and the national symbols named there, protection of sovereignty, unity and integrity, and safeguarding…

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Which of the following is outside the fundamental duties of citizens listed in article 51A of the Constitution of India?

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Article 51A(a), (c) and (i) specify respect for the Constitution and the national symbols named there, protection of sovereignty, unity and integrity, and safeguarding public property and abjuring violence.

Article 39(a) directs State policy towards securing adequate means of livelihood for citizens.

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Option A

This is the duty stated in article 51A(a).

Option B

This is the duty stated in article 51A(c).

Option C

Article 51A(i) requires citizens to safeguard public property and abjure violence.

Option D

Article 39(a) addresses securing adequate means of livelihood as a directive principle for the State. Article 51A contains no corresponding citizen duty.

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