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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

Multiple choice

To seek the services of a legal practitioner of his own choice is guaranteed as a fundamental right under

  1. Article 21A

  2. Article 22(1)

  3. Article 39A

  4. Article 32(4)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Under Article 21A, the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years. Option (2) is correct: Under Article 22(1), services of a legal practitioner of his own choice is guaranteed as a fundamental right. Option (3) is incorrect: Article 39A of the Constitution of India deals with equal justice and free legal aid as a directive principle of state policy. Option (4) is incorrect: Article 32(4) of the Constitution states that the right guaranteed by this article shall not be suspended, except as otherwise provided for by the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights during the rule of

  1. Indira Gandhi Government

  2. Morarji Desai Government

  3. Narasimha Rao Government

  4. Vajpayee Government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Right to Property ceased to be a Fundamental Right through the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act during Morarji Desai's Janata Party government (1977-79). It became a legal right under Article 300A, reducing its judicial protection.

Multiple choice

The chapter or Fundamental Duties includes

  1. Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our freedom movement

  2. Duty to vote in General Election

  3. Duty to promote the sense of fraternity among the people

  4. Duty to stick to the political party on whose ticket one contested election
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 51A(f) of the Constitution lists the Fundamental Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired the freedom movement. Other options like voting or party loyalty are not constitutional duties.

Multiple choice

Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of law to

  1. all persons living within the territory of India

  2. all Indian citizens living in India

  3. all persons domiciled in India

  4. all persons natural as well as artificial
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution states that the State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. 

Multiple choice

Rights under Article 19 of the Constitution are available to

  1. citizens and non-citizens

  2. natural persons as well as artificial persons

  3. citizens only

  4. all persons who have juristic personality
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rights under Article 19 of the Constitution are available to the citizens of India only.

Multiple choice

Which of the following factors do not explain why the rights included in part III of the constitution are called fundamental I. they are equally available to citizen and aliens II. they are superior to ordinary law III. they are fundamental for governing the country IV. they are not absolute

  1. I and II

  2. II, III and IV

  3. I and IV

  4. I, II, III and IV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks which factors do NOT explain why rights are called 'fundamental'. Statement I (available to citizens and aliens alike) and IV (not absolute) actually describe the NATURE of these rights but don't explain WHY they're called FUNDAMENTAL. Statement II (superior to ordinary law) and III (fundamental for governing the country) DO explain the terminology. The term 'fundamental' signifies their supremacy (II) and essential role (III). Therefore, I and IV are the correct answers - they don't explain the nomenclature.

Multiple choice

Which of the following comes under Rights to Equality I. Non - discrimination be state on grounds of religion or race II. Equal protection of the laws III. Equal pay for equal work IV. Equality of opportunity in matters of employment under the state

  1. I, II and III

  2. II, III and IV

  3. II and IV

  4. I, II and IV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Right to Equality (Articles 14-18) includes non-discrimination by state (Article 15), equal protection of laws (Article 14), and equality of opportunity in public employment (Article 16). Equal pay for equal work is a Directive Principle, not a Fundamental Right.

Multiple choice

Which of the following fundamental rights are available to Indian citizens but not to aliens I. Equality before law
II. freedom of expression and speech III. Rights of minorities to conserve their language and culture IV. protection to life and liberty

  1. I, II and IV

  2. II, and IV

  3. I and IV

  4. II and III
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 14 (equality before law) and Article 21 (protection of life and liberty) apply to all persons. Only Article 19 (freedom of speech) and Article 29 (minority rights to conserve language/culture) are exclusively for citizens.

Multiple choice

Who enjoys the right to impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Right of Indian citizen?

  1. The Supreme Court

  2. The Parliament

  3. The President

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament has the authority to impose reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights in the interest of sovereignty, integrity, security, public order, decency, morality, etc. The Supreme Court can examine the reasonableness but cannot impose restrictions. The President also lacks this power.

Multiple choice

Right to travel is a fundamental right under

  1. Article 19 of the Constitution

  2. Article 21 of the Constitution

  3. Article 15 of the Constitution

  4. Article 14 of the Constitution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 19(1)(d) of the Constitution guarantees all citizens the right to move freely throughout the territory of India, which inherently includes the right to travel within the country. This is distinct from Article 21 which protects personal liberty.

Multiple choice

Under which of the following Articles, laws inconsistent or abridging Fundamental Rights are declared void?

  1. Article 12

  2. Article 13

  3. Article 14

  4. Article 21
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 13 of the Constitution declares that all laws in force before the commencement of the Constitution that are inconsistent with Fundamental Rights shall be void. It also prohibits the State from making laws that take away or abridge Fundamental Rights. This article is crucial as it establishes the supremacy of Fundamental Rights over ordinary legislation and provides the judicial review mechanism.

Multiple choice

What is Right against exploitation?

  1. Traffic in human beings is forbidden.

  2. Forced labour is prohibited.

  3. Children under fourteen years of age cannot be employed in factories.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Articles 23 and 24 protect against exploitation: traffic in human beings and forced labor are forbidden (Article 23), and children below 14 cannot be employed in factories or hazardous occupations (Article 24). Option D correctly identifies all these protections.

Multiple choice

What is Right to freedom?

  1. Right of speech and expression.

  2. Right to assemble peacefully.

  3. Right to form associations and unions.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 19 guarantees six freedoms: speech and expression, assemble peacefully, form associations/unions, move freely throughout India, reside/settle in any part of India, and practice any profession. Options A, B, and C are all part of these freedoms. Option D correctly captures the comprehensive nature of these rights.

Multiple choice

What are the essential conditions for the protection of Fundamental Rights?

  1. Right to move the Supreme Court.

  2. Eternal Vigilance and Political Consciousness.

  3. Both

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Fundamental Rights can be protected through both constitutional remedies (Article 32 - right to move Supreme Court) and extra-constitutional means like public vigilance and political consciousness. The judiciary provides legal protection while citizens' awareness ensures practical enforcement. Option C correctly identifies that both mechanisms are essential.