Constitution of India, 1949
51A. Fundamental duties.-
It shall be the duty of every citizen of
India-
(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect
its ideals and institutions, the national Flag and the National Anthem;
(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals
which inspired our national struggle for freedom;
(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty,
unity and integrity of India;
(d) to defend the country and render national
service when called upon to do so;
(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of
common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious,
linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices
derogatory to the dignity of women;
(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of
our composite culture;
(g) to protect and improve the natural
environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have
compassion for living creatures;
(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism
and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure
violence;
(j) to strive towards excellence in all
spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly
rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement.