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Fundamental and Human Rights
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This set of questions covers fundamental rights, human rights, and constitutional provisions like the Right against Exploitation. It also explores international declarations and individual liberties. These topics are frequently tested in UPSC and state PSC examinations.
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Fundamental and Human Rights Questions
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Right to Equality
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Right to Freedom of Religion
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Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
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Right to life and liberty
D
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Explanation
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution protects the Right to life and personal liberty, stating no person shall be deprived of these except according to procedure established by law. Right to Equality (Article 14-18), Freedom of Religion (Article 25-28), and Freedom of Speech (Article 19) are protected in other articles.
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UNICEF
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INFPA
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UNESCO
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none of these
C
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Explanation
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is concerned with human rights and freedoms without distinction of race, sex, language, and religion. It promotes collaboration among nations through education, science, culture, and communication to build peace. Note: The question contains a minor spelling error - 'freedome' should be 'freedom'.
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yes
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no
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partially yes
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partially no
B
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Explanation
The 44th Constitutional Amendment (1978) removed Right to Property from Part III (Fundamental Rights). It now exists as Article 300A as a constitutional/legal right, meaning the state can still acquire property but must follow due process.
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a,b,c only
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a,b only
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a,b,c,d
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b only
B
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Explanation
Child labor violates Article 24 of the Constitution (prohibition of child labor in factories). Denying temple entry to underprivileged persons violates Article 15(2) (prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, or sex). Foreigners settling and establishing cultural units is permitted under law with reasonable restrictions. Arresting an insurgent during a President's visit for maintaining public order falls under constitutionally valid preventive detention (Article 22).
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Right to Equality
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Right to Life and Personal Liberty
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Right to religious freedom
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Right against Exploitation
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Article 20 of the Indian Constitution states that the Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21) cannot be suspended even during a national emergency under Article 352. Other fundamental rights can be suspended during emergencies, but this core right remains protected.
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Right to Equality
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Right to Freedom of Religion
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Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
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Right to Life and Liberty
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution protects the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. It is a fundamental right that ensures no person shall be deprived of their life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. Other options are covered in different articles - Equality (Article 14-18), Freedom of Religion (Article 25-28), Freedom of Speech (Article 19).
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Right to equality
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Right to Information
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Right to freedom
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Fundamental Right
D
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Explanation
The Right to Education (Article 21A) is a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution, guaranteeing free and compulsory education to children aged 6-14 years. It was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment in 2002. Rights to equality, information, and freedom are separate fundamental rights, but RTE is specifically categorized as a Fundamental Right.
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Right to gather
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Right to propagate a religion
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Right to expression
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Right to property
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Right to Equality
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Right to Freedom of Religion
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Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
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Right to life and liberty
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Article 21 of the Constitution of India guarantees the Right to life and personal liberty, stating that no person shall be deprived of their life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. It is a fundamental right protecting human dignity.
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right to equality
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right to freedom
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cultural and educational rights
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right against exploitation
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right to free education
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right to information
E
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Explanation
The six fundamental rights are: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies. Right to Free Education (Article 21A) and Right to Information were added later as separate legal rights.
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(A) Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
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(B) Protection in respect of Conviction of Offence
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(C) Protection of life and personal liberty
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(D) None of the above
B
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Explanation
Article 20 of the Indian Constitution deals with protection in respect of conviction for offences. It provides three protections: no ex post facto laws, no double jeopardy, and protection against self-incrimination. Article 16 covers equality in public employment, while Article 21 covers protection of life and personal liberty.
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Right to Equality
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Right to Freedom of Religion
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Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
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Right to life and liberty
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Article 21 of the Constitution states 'No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law' - protecting the fundamental Right to Life and Liberty. Right to Equality (Articles 14-18), Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28), and Freedom of Speech (Article 19) are protected under different Articles.