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Constitutions and Law

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Constitutions and Law questions cover fundamental rights, the preamble, critical articles, and amendments from the Indian and United States constitutions. This topic is indispensable for UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions ensures a solid understanding of political frameworks and legal provisions.

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Constitutions and Law Questions

Multiple choice

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

  1. Article 20

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 22

  4. Article 23
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. It prohibits the deprivation of life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.

Multiple choice

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14?

  1. Article 21A

  2. Article 22

  3. Article 23

  4. Article 24
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 21A of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14. It makes education a fundamental right and imposes a duty on the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children of that age group.

Multiple choice

Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

  1. Article 32

  2. Article 33

  3. Article 34

  4. Article 35
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Explanation

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs, including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo warranto, for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

Multiple choice

Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits the State from discriminating against any citizen on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?

  1. Article 15

  2. Article 16

  3. Article 17

  4. Article 18
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Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the State from discriminating against any citizen on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. It also prohibits the State from enforcing any disability, liability, restriction, or condition with regard to access to shops, public restaurants, hotels, and places of public entertainment.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits slavery?

  1. The Thirteenth Amendment

  2. The Fourteenth Amendment

  3. The Fifteenth Amendment

  4. The Sixteenth Amendment
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Explanation

The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech for teachers?

  1. First Amendment

  2. Second Amendment

  3. Fifth Amendment

  4. Tenth Amendment
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Explanation

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech for all citizens, including teachers.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic?

  1. Article 1

  2. Article 2

  3. Article 3

  4. Article 4
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Explanation

Article 1 of the Indian Constitution declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic.

Multiple choice

Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Fundamental Rights?

  1. Part III

  2. Part IV

  3. Part V

  4. Part VI
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Explanation

Part III of the Indian Constitution contains the Fundamental Rights.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution grants the right to freedom of speech and expression?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 20

  3. Article 21

  4. Article 22
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Explanation

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution grants the right to freedom of speech and expression.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality before the law and equal protection of the laws?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 15

  3. Article 16

  4. Article 17
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Explanation

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

  1. Article 17

  2. Article 18

  3. Article 19

  4. Article 20
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Explanation

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

  1. Article 20

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 22

  4. Article 23
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits the arrest and detention of a person without being informed of the grounds of such arrest?

  1. Article 21

  2. Article 22

  3. Article 23

  4. Article 24
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 22 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the arrest and detention of a person without being informed of the grounds of such arrest.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to free legal aid?

  1. Article 21

  2. Article 22

  3. Article 32

  4. Article 39A
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 39A of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to free legal aid.