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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Article 51A of the Indian Constitution enumerates the Fundamental Duties, a list of obligations enjoined upon every citizen of India.
- How many Fundamental Duties are listed in Article 51A, and how did the number change?
- Are Fundamental Duties under Article 51A legally enforceable?
- How do Fundamental Duties differ from Directive Principles of State Policy?
- Which committees shaped Article 51A and its implementation?

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