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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

The right to vote under humane conditions is a fundamental right of all people in India. Therefore, all men and women have the right to a vote and are entitled to equal right in selecting the candidate. Which of the following arguments most closely parallels the reasoning of the argument above?

  1. The expression of fear is a natural instinct of human beings who feel threatened. Therefore, Vipul is not to be blamed for expressing fear when he felt threatened.

  2. Ronit is one of the most honest legislative leaders ever to serve this slate. Therefore, Ronit could not have committed the dishonest acts of which he has been accused.

  3. The Bill of Rights protects the free practice of religion in this country. Therefore, all people have the right to worship God in a manner of their own choosing.

  4. Children are human beings who have the potential for adult behavior. Therefore, any right or privilege that is granted to adults ought, in fairness, to be granted to children as well.

  5. Since queen bee contributes nothing to the collection of honey, all honey is collected by worker bees only.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

If you look at the argument carefully, you will notice that both the lines are similar in meaning. Again, in answer choice (3), you will notice that both the lines are similar in meaning. Therefore (3) choice.

Multiple choice

The fundamental rights granted in Indian constitution

  1. cannot be changed at all

  2. can be changed by simple majority

  3. can be changed without disturbing basic features of constitution

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

According to the Kesavananda Bharati case, the Parliament can amend the Constitution, including fundamental rights, provided it does not alter the basic structure of the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which Articles deals with right to education?

  1. Article 50

  2. Article 55

  3. Article 50-A

  4. Article 21-A
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 as a fundamental right.

Multiple choice

Assertion (A): The right to clean drinking water and the right to free air to breathe are the attributes of the right to life. Reason (R): They are the basic elements which sustain life.

  1. (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is a good explanation of (A).

  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a good explanation of (A).

  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The right to clean drinking water and the right to free air to breathe are the attributes of the right to life being basic elements which sustain life.

Multiple choice

Assertion (A): Nobody can claim a fundamental right to create noise pollution by amplifying the sound of his speech with the help of a loudspeaker. Reason (R): While one has a right to speech, others have a right to listen or decline to listen. Anyone who wishes to live in peace, comfort and quiet within his house has a fundamental right to prevent the noise pollution reaching him.

  1. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

  2. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

  3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  4. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is a good explanation of (A).
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Both are true. Nobody can claim a fundamental right to create noise pollution by amplifying the sound of his speech with the help of a loudspeaker. While one has a right to speech, others have a right to listen or decline to listen. Anyone who wishes to live in peace, comfort and quiet within his house has a fundamental right to prevent the noise pollution reaching him.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Fundamental Rights is enforceable during the period of emergency?

  1. The six freedoms

  2. Right to Life and Liberty

  3. Both 1 and 2

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

The Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles had their origins in the Indian independence movement, which strove to achieve the values of liberty and social welfare as the goals of an independent Indian state. The Fundamental Right enforceable during the period of emergency is Right to Life and Liberty. 

Multiple choice

Universal suffrage implies

  1. that the government shall not allow anyone to suffer

  2. that every adult man or woman, rich or poor, literate or illiterate has the right to vote

  3. that the suffering of adults will be redressed by the government

  4. recognition of general poverty among the people by the government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Universal suffrage implies that every adult man or woman, rich or poor, literate or illiterate has the right to vote.

Multiple choice

What does the preamble of Constituition of India assures its citizens of?

  1. Justice, Birthrights and Equality

  2. Justice, Equality and Liberty

  3. Liberty, Religion and Education

  4. Rights, Religion and Education
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares the country a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic and secures to all its citizens Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.