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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 Constitution was amended to add the right to free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 31

  4. Article 45
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Article 45 of the Constitution was amended to add the right to free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Constitution was amended to add the right to work?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 31

  4. Article 41
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Article 41 of the Constitution was amended to add the right to work.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Constitution was amended to add the right to social security?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 31

  4. Article 42
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Article 42 of the Constitution was amended to add the right to social security.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Constitution was amended to add the right to public assistance in case of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 31

  4. Article 43
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Article 43 of the Constitution was amended to add the right to public assistance in case of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Constitution was amended to add the right to a living wage?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 31

  4. Article 47
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Article 47 of the Constitution was amended to add the right to a living wage.

Multiple choice

The concept of individual rights and freedoms is often traced back to which historical document?

  1. Magna Carta

  2. Declaration of Independence

  3. Bill of Rights

  4. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is considered one of the earliest documents to establish the principle of individual rights and freedoms.

Multiple choice

The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Article 19(1)(a)

  2. Article 19(1)(b)

  3. Article 19(1)(c)

  4. Article 19(1)(d)
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Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.

Multiple choice

The Right to Life and Personal Liberty is guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Article 21

  2. Article 22

  3. Article 23

  4. Article 24
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Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty.

Multiple choice

The Right to Form Associations and Unions is guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Article 19(1)(c)

  2. Article 19(1)(d)

  3. Article 19(1)(e)

  4. Article 19(1)(f)
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Article 19(1)(c) of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Form Associations and Unions.

Multiple choice

Which Fundamental Duty states that it is the duty of every citizen to respect the National Flag and the National Anthem?

  1. Article 51A(a)

  2. Article 51A(b)

  3. Article 51A(c)

  4. Article 51A(d)
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Article 51A(a) of the Indian Constitution states that it is the duty of every citizen to respect the National Flag and the National Anthem.

Multiple choice

The Right to Education is guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Article 21A

  2. Article 22

  3. Article 23

  4. Article 24
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Article 21A of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Education.

Multiple choice

The Right to Privacy is guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Article 21

  2. Article 22

  3. Article 23

  4. Article 24
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The Right to Privacy is guaranteed under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice

The Right to Information is guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Article 19(1)(a)

  2. Article 19(1)(b)

  3. Article 19(1)(c)

  4. Article 19(1)(d)
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The Right to Information is guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice

What is the political significance of the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. It recognizes the linguistic diversity of India.

  2. It promotes the development of all Indian languages.

  3. It ensures that all Indian languages are treated equally.

  4. All of the above
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The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution recognizes the linguistic diversity of India, promotes the development of all Indian languages, and ensures that all Indian languages are treated equally.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

  1. Fifth Amendment

  2. Eighth Amendment

  3. Tenth Amendment

  4. Fourteenth Amendment
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The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the infliction of cruel and unusual punishment.