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PakshalAIR 8

Question 8GS2GS2

The moral value of fundamental duties would not be to another rights but to establish a democratic balance by making the people conscious of their duties equally as they are conscious of their rights. Discuss.

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Introduction

"Rights and duties are two sides of the Same coin" - President Maummu

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Through 42nd Amendment based on Swami Sivanand Committee report, India adopted fundamental duties in Part IV of constitution to balance between rights and duties. Need to pancture them together (1) Complementary nature of rights and duties (2) Enables establishing a civilised society and liberal democracy (3) If everyone performs duties, no one's right would be violated (4) Promotes discipline in citizen and acts as reminder against anti-national activities (5) Helps state in achieving its goals of social justice and welfare Rights as precursor to duty → However, rights are precursor to fundamental duties to be valued → Only if state can enforce rights, it has moral obligation from citizen to ask for duties → Limited awareness among citizen of duties There is need to establish a democratic balance among rights and duties for India

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AIR 8

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Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

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Significant Provisions

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