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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

There is no importance of the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution if it has not provided

  1. Right to Constitutional remedy

  2. Right of equality

  3. Right of property

  4. Right of amendment in the Constitution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) gives citizens the right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Dr. Ambedkar called this the 'heart and soul of the Constitution' because without this remedy, Fundamental Rights would be meaningless and unenforceable.

Multiple choice

Which right in India is a Constitutional right, but not a fundamental right?

  1. Right to freedom of religion.

  2. Cultural and educational rights.

  3. Right against exploitation.

  4. Right to property.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment (1978) and reclassified as a constitutional right under Article 300A. All other options - freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and right against exploitation - remain as Fundamental Rights under Articles 25-28, 29-30, and 23-24 respectively.

Multiple choice

Which of the fundamental rights are also enjoyed by the non-citizens in India?

  1. Rights under Article 14
  2. Rights under Article 21
  3. Rights under Article 19
  4. Rights under Article 16

  1. Only 1 & 2

  2. Only 1, 2 & 3

  3. Only 2 & 3

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

Non-citizens in India enjoy basic fundamental rights such as Article 14 - Right to Equality and Article 21 - Right to Life; the other fundamental rights are only available to the citizens of India.

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

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Fundamental Rights are available to all persons including aliens with exceptions. Equality before law (Article 14), protection to life and liberty (Article 21) are available to everyone. Freedom of speech (Article 19) and minority rights (Article 29) are ONLY for citizens. So II and III are correct.

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

Rights to Equality under Articles 14, 15, and 16 include 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 (Article 39), not a Fundamental Right. Therefore, only I, II, and IV are correct.

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

Fundamental Rights are superior to ordinary law (II) and are not absolute (IV). However, the question asks which factors do NOT explain why they are 'fundamental'. That they are available to both citizens and aliens (I) and that they are not absolute (IV) are not defining characteristics of why they are termed 'fundamental' - these are incidental features.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not included in the directive principles of state policy?

  1. Prohibition of liquor

  2. Right to work

  3. Equal wage for equal work

  4. Right to information
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Right to Information is a Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(a) (freedom of speech) and was enacted by a separate RTI Act 2005 - it is NOT part of Directive Principles. Prohibition of liquor, Right to work, and Equal pay for equal work ARE explicitly mentioned in Directive Principles (Articles 47, 41, and 39 respectively).

Multiple choice

The right to vote in elections to a Parliament is a

  1. fundamental right

  2. political right

  3. legal right

  4. natural right
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The right to vote is not a fundamental right as its violation cannot be challenged in court of law. It is not a legal right. It is a constitutional right which has been granted by Indian constitution.

Multiple choice

Right to education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years is�

  1. Included in the directive principles of state policy

  2. A Fundamental Right

  3. A Statutory Right

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

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (2009) made education a Fundamental Right under Article 21A of the Constitution. Prior to this amendment, the right to education was part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 45). The 86th Constitutional Amendment elevated it from a non-justiciable directive principle to a justiciable fundamental right.

Multiple choice

The theory of Fundamental Rights implies?

  1. Equality of all before law

  2. Limited Government

  3. Equality of opportunity for all

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

Fundamental Rights place limitations on governmental power by protecting individual liberties against state action. They enforce the doctrine of limited government - the state cannot arbitrarily deprive citizens of life, liberty, or property except according to established procedure. While equality before law is also a fundamental right, the theory itself is about constraining governmental authority.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

A. According to Article 358, the six fundamental rights listed under Article 19 can be suspended when a state of National Emergency is declared. B. According to Article 359, the President has the right to suspend the right to move to any court for the enforcement of fundamental rights during a National Emergency, except those mentioned in Articles 20 and 21.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B

  5. Sometimes A is true and sometimes B is true depending upon the time.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It is true.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a fundamental right?

  1. Right to vocation

  2. Right to religion

  3. Right to go on strike

  4. Right to speech
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Right to Strike is not a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution. While workers have the right to form associations and unions, the right to strike is considered a statutory right rather than a fundamental right. The other options - Right to Speech, Right to Religion, and Right to Vocation (profession) - are all explicitly guaranteed as fundamental rights under Articles 19, 25, and 19(1)(g) respectively.

Multiple choice

Of which fundamental right is a foreigner in India deprived of?

  1. To see security of life

  2. To criticize policies of government

  3. To vote at the time of parliamentary election

  4. To seek justice in court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Foreign citizens in India do not have the right to vote in parliamentary elections - voting rights are exclusively for Indian citizens under Article 326 of the Constitution. However, foreigners do have other fundamental rights like the right to life and liberty (security), right to criticize government policies (free speech), and right to seek justice through courts. Citizenship is the primary criterion for voting rights.

Multiple choice

Who is authorised to impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. The President

  3. The Parliament

  4. The Supreme Court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Parliament is authorized to impose reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights (Article 13, 19-22, 32). While these rights are fundamental, they are not absolute and can be limited for reasons like public order, decency, morality, and national security, with judicial review available.

Multiple choice

' Right against exploitation' is meant to protect the interests of

  1. all the minorities

  2. different religious groups

  3. employees in industries

  4. children
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24) primarily protects children by prohibiting child labor, trafficking, and forced labor. Article 23 bans trafficking and forced labor, while Article 24 prohibits child labor in factories and hazardous employment below age 14.