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Q47 (IAS/2017) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties › Fundamental Rights framework Official Key

In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties ?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: A
Explanation

The correct answer is option A because rights and duties of the citizens are correlative and inseparable[2]. This fundamental principle underlies the Indian Constitution's approach to balancing individual freedoms with social responsibilities. The Indian Constitution attempts to strike a balance between individual liberty and social control[3], demonstrating that rights cannot exist in isolation from duties.

Option B is incorrect because rights are not independent of society and duties—they are correlative and inseparable from them. Option C is wrong because it presents a false dichotomy; both rights and duties are important, not rights alone. Similarly, option D is incorrect as it overemphasizes duties at the expense of rights, whereas the Constitution recognizes the equal importance of both in maintaining a balanced democratic framework. The relationship between rights and duties is one of mutual dependence, where each complements and gives meaning to the other.

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  1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 10: Fundamental Duties > Fundamental Duties > p. 119
  2. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 10: Fundamental Duties > Fundamental Duties > p. 119
  3. [3] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties IJl > p. 119
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This is a 'Laxmikanth Verbatim' question. The phrase 'rights and duties... are correlative' is the opening sentence of the Fundamental Duties chapter in Laxmikanth. It proves that reading the introductory conceptual paragraphs is as vital as memorizing the articles themselves.

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Under the Indian Constitution, are rights correlative with duties?
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Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 10: Fundamental Duties > Fundamental Duties > p. 119
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“Though the rights and duties of the citizens are correlative and inseparable, the original constitution contained only the fundamental rights and not the fundamental duties. In other words, the framers of the Constitution did not feel it necessary to incorporate the fundamental duties of the citizens in the Constitution. However, they incorporated the duties of the State in the Constitution in the form of Directive Principles of State Polity. The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of erstwhile USSR. Notably, none of the Constitutions of major democratic countries like USA, Canada, France, Germany, Australia and so on specifically contain a list of duties of citizens.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states that 'the rights and duties of the citizens are correlative and inseparable.'
  • Contrasts original Constitution (only fundamental rights) with later inclusion of duties, providing context for the correlative claim.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > Fundamental Duties. > p. 161
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“II. The Fundamental Duties<sup>390</sup> are 10 [now 11]<sup>391</sup> in number, incorporated in Article 51A [Part IVA], which has been inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976. Under this • Article, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India- • (i) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; • (ii) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; • (iii) to protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; • (iv) to defend the country;”
Why this source?
  • Shows Fundamental Duties are incorporated in Article 51A, confirming duties are part of the constitutional scheme alongside rights.
  • Provides concrete constitutional location and enumeration of duties, supporting the view that duties exist as counterparts to rights.
Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 10: The Constitution of India — An Introduction > DON'T MISS OUT > p. 212
Presence: 3/5
“A constitution describes, for example, how laws are to be made and implemented, who elects the executive, how the judiciary is made, and what rights and duties individual citizens have. Many constitutions, including the Indian Constitution, also state the values and ideals the country is committed to — for instance,”
Why this source?
  • States that the Constitution specifies both the rights and duties of individual citizens, indicating a paired treatment.
  • Supports the claim that rights and duties are both addressed by the constitutional text.
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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

CAPF · 2020 · Q55 Relevance score: 2.48

In relation to the fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution of India, which one of the following is NOT correct ?

CDS-I · 2010 · Q74 Relevance score: 1.94

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CAPF · 2011 · Q20 Relevance score: 1.36

Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in the Constitution of India is/are correct ? 1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction. 2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption. 3. They arc applicable only to citizens of India, Select the correct answer using the code given below :

CDS-I · 2005 · Q88 Relevance score: 1.22

Consider the following statements 1. The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India during the tenure of Lal Bahadur Shastri as the Prime Minister of India. 2. As per the Constitution of India there are ten Fundamental Duties for every citizen of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?