GS PrelimsPolityFundamental Duties2015 "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the
APreamble of the Constitution
BDirective Principles of State Policy
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The phrase "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India.
2. Article 51A lays down the Fundamental Duties of every citizen of India.
3. Specifically, Article 51A(c) states that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India "to uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India".
4. Therefore, this provision is made in the Fundamental Duties (D).
5. The Preamble (A) mentions Sovereignty, Unity, and Integrity as goals but does not phrase it as a duty to uphold and protect.
6. The Directive Principles of State Policy (B) outline principles for the state to follow.
7. The Fundamental Rights (C) guarantee rights to citizens.
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