⚡ Topic 04 of 4 · Chapter 07 · Quick Revision
Comparison with FR & DPSP — Quick Revision
Differences between Fundamental Rights, DPSP, and Fundamental Duties, with complete key facts for exam.
📊 FR vs DPSP vs Fundamental Duties — Comparison
| Feature | Fundamental Rights | DPSP | Fundamental Duties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part | Part III (Art. 12–35) | Part IV (Art. 36–51) | Part IVA (Art. 51A) |
| Justiciable? | Yes | No | No |
| Nature | Negative obligations on State | Positive obligations on State | Obligations on Citizens |
| Source | USA | Ireland | USSR (Soviet) |
| Added | Original (1950) | Original (1950) | 42nd Amendment (1976) |
| Number | 6 rights | Multiple directives | 11 duties |
| Who? | Rights of citizens/persons | Duties of State | Duties of citizens |
| Suspension | Can be suspended during Emergency | Cannot be suspended | Cannot be suspended |
✅ Complete Chapter Revision Checklist
✅ Fundamental Duties in Part IVA (Article 51A)
✅ Inspired by Soviet Constitution (USSR)
✅ Added by 42nd Amendment (1976) — 10 duties
✅ 11th duty added by 86th Amendment (2002)
✅ Based on Swaran Singh Committee recommendations
✅ Total 11 Fundamental Duties
✅ All duties are non-justiciable
✅ Duty 1 — Respect Constitution, National Flag, National Anthem
✅ Duty 5 — Promote harmony; renounce practices derogatory to dignity of women
✅ Duty 7 — Protect natural environment
✅ Duty 8 — Develop scientific temper
✅ Duty 9 — Safeguard public property; abjure violence
✅ Duty 11 — Parents to provide education to children 6–14 years
✅ Verma Committee (1999) — most duties covered by existing laws
✅ FR = rights of citizens; DPSP = duties of State; FD = duties of citizens
✅ Inspired by Soviet Constitution (USSR)
✅ Added by 42nd Amendment (1976) — 10 duties
✅ 11th duty added by 86th Amendment (2002)
✅ Based on Swaran Singh Committee recommendations
✅ Total 11 Fundamental Duties
✅ All duties are non-justiciable
✅ Duty 1 — Respect Constitution, National Flag, National Anthem
✅ Duty 5 — Promote harmony; renounce practices derogatory to dignity of women
✅ Duty 7 — Protect natural environment
✅ Duty 8 — Develop scientific temper
✅ Duty 9 — Safeguard public property; abjure violence
✅ Duty 11 — Parents to provide education to children 6–14 years
✅ Verma Committee (1999) — most duties covered by existing laws
✅ FR = rights of citizens; DPSP = duties of State; FD = duties of citizens