Fundamental Rights

Questions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution including Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies.

14 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, which article of the Indian constitution is its ‘heart and soul’?

  1. Article 32
  2. Article 28
  3. Article 19
  4. Article 14
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following constitutional amendments added fundamental duties to the chapter of fundamental rights?

  1. Forty second amendment
  2. Thirty eighth amendment
  3. Forty fifth amendment
  4. Forty first amendment
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following fundamental rights is/are enforceable during a period of emergency?

  1. The six freedoms
  2. Right to life and liberty
  3. Both (1) and (2)
  4. None of these
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The right to freedom of movement in India is a

  1. legal right
  2. natural right
  3. moral right
  4. fundamental right
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following articles envisages the protection of interests of minorities?

  1. 15
  2. 18
  3. 29
  4. 32
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is considered the most controversial fundamental right?

  1. Freedom of speech and expression
  2. Freedom to form associations
  3. Right to freedom of religion
  4. Right to equality
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented

  1. in any court of the country
  2. in the Supreme Court only
  3. in a High Court only
  4. either in the Supreme Court or in a High Court
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The idea of Fundamental Rights was taken from the constitution of

  1. England
  2. America
  3. Ireland
  4. Japan
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is/are enforceable in the court of law?

  1. Directive Principles
  2. Fundamental Rights
  3. Preamble
  4. Fundamental Duties
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Under which of the following conditions can the Government of India suspend both the rights of habeas corpus and freedom of speech and yet retain its democratic character?

  1. When the employees of post and telegraph have gone on a strike
  2. When there is a sharp difference between two political parties
  3. When a section of people have been agitating for secession of a part of the country
  4. When the legislature in a state fails to function
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which article of the Indian constitution is the freedom of press implied?

  1. 19(i) A
  2. 19(i) B
  3. 19(i) D
  4. 19(i) C
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Article 20 of Fundamental Rights contains provisions regarding

  1. protection of life and personal liberty
  2. equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
  3. protection in respect of conviction of offence
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The theory of Fundamental Rights implies

  1. limited government
  2. equality of opportunity for all
  3. equality of all before law
  4. None of these
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Under which of the following articles can a person move to the Supreme Court directly in the event of violation of fundamental rights?

  1. Article 30
  2. Article 31
  3. Article 32
  4. Article 33