Which of the following amounts to a violation of any of the fundamenta...
Some of the fundamental duties are analogous to legal provisions. The Verma Committee on Fundamental Duties of the Citizens (1999) identified the existence of legal provisions for the implementation of some of the Fundamental Duties. They are mentioned below:
- The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act (1971) prevents disrespect to the Constitution of India, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
- The various criminal laws in force provide for punishments for encouraging enmity between different sections of people on grounds of language, race, place of birth, religion and so on.
- The Protection of Civil Rights Act (1955) provides for punishments for offences related to caste and religion.
- The Indian Penal Code (IPC) declares the imputations and assertions prejudicial to national integration as punishable offences.
- The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967 provides for the declaration of a communal organisation as an unlawful association.
- The Representation of People Act (1951) provides for the disqualification of members of the Parliament or a state legislature for indulging in corrupt practice, that is, soliciting votes on the ground of religion or promoting enmity between different sections of people on grounds of caste, race, language, religion and so on.
- The Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 prohibits trade in rare and endangered species.
- The Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980 checks indiscriminate deforestation and diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes.
Duty to cast vote is not a fundamental duty under the constitution.
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Violation of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution
The fundamental duties are a set of moral obligations that are enshrined in the Constitution of India. These duties are not legally enforceable, but they serve as a guide for citizens to uphold the ideals and principles of the Constitution. Violation of any of these fundamental duties can have serious repercussions on the functioning of a democratic society. Let us analyze the given options to identify which ones amount to a violation of the fundamental duties.
1. Not casting vote in an election:
- This action does not directly violate any of the fundamental duties enshrined in the constitution. The Constitution does not make it mandatory for citizens to vote in elections, and therefore, not casting a vote cannot be considered a violation of any fundamental duty.
2. Encouraging enmity between different sections of people on grounds of language or religion:
- This action can be seen as a violation of the fundamental duties enshrined in the constitution. The Constitution of India promotes the ideals of unity, secularism, and harmony among its diverse population. Encouraging enmity between different sections of people based on language or religion goes against these principles and can lead to social unrest and disharmony.
3. Trade in rare and endangered species:
- This action can also be seen as a violation of the fundamental duties enshrined in the constitution. The Constitution of India emphasizes the importance of protecting and preserving the environment and wildlife. Trade in rare and endangered species contributes to the depletion of biodiversity and threatens the ecological balance. Therefore, engaging in such trade can be considered a violation of the fundamental duty to protect the environment.
Based on the analysis, the correct answer is option 'D' - 2 and 3 only. Encouraging enmity between different sections of people on grounds of language or religion and engaging in trade in rare and endangered species both amount to a violation of the fundamental duties enshrined in the constitution.