Write a note on fundamental duties.

These fundamental duties are held obligatory for all the citizens subject to the state in forcing the same by means of a valid lawThe constitution of India has mentioned the fundamental duties as the moral obligations of all the citizens in part IV A. These are not enforced by law but are considered important to promote a spirit of patriotism and brotherhood in the nation. The fundamental duties that are to be followed by every citizen of India are mentioned below:

1. To abide by the constitution and respect its ideas and institutions- the national anthem and the national flag.

2. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, Unity, and integrity of India.

3. To cherish and follow the noble ideals which have inspired our national struggle for freedom.

4. To defend the country and provide National services when called upon to do so.

5. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our culture

6. To protect and develop the natural environment including forests, water bodies, and wildlife.

7. To promote harmony and the spirit of Brotherhood among all the people of the country

8. To protect the public property of the country

9. To develop the scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry and reform.

10. To strive towards excellence in all the spheres of individual and collective activity

11. In case you are a parent or a guardian, you should provide opportunities for education to your child between the age of 6 to 14 years.

12. According to the 86th constitutional amendment in 2002, it is a duty of every Indian to ensure that India is a safer place to live, to be clean and to make the society clean. It also includes not to hurt anybody either physically or mentally.