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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 political science fundamental rights- part i human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

Fundamental rights are universal, which means that they are granted to all the ___________________.

  1. Ambasssadors

  2. Citizens of India

  3. Aliens

  4. Diplomats
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Fundamental rights are universal, which means that they are granted to all the Citizens of India. They are not absolute rights means they can be taken away in emergency in India.

Multiple choice political science fundamental rights- part i human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

What is meant by 'rights'?

  1. One's demand to get everything without sharing with others.

  2. Claims of a person over other fellow beings, society and the government.

  3. Not possessing any freedom.

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rights are legal and moral entitlements or claims of a person over other fellow beings, over society and over the government. A claim cannot become a right unless it is recognized by society. Claims that are recognized by society as rightful form the basis of rights. With changing times, the scope and meaning of rights also changes. Claims need to be reasonable, recognized by society and sanctioned by law. Rights are the basic requirement to sustain a democracy.

Multiple choice political science fundamental rights- part i human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

Which of the following writs may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Rights?

  1. Habeas Corpus

  2. Mandamus

  3. Prohibition

  4. Certiorari
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Literal meaning of 'Habeas Corpus' is "we may have the body'. It is an order issued by the court to a person who has illegally detained the other person directing him to produce such person in the court for examination of detention. The person is then freed if the detention is found to be illegal. Hence, this writ is the bulwark of Individual's liberty against illegal detention.

Multiple choice social studies cooperatives and consumer empowerment understanding advertising media and advertisement advertisements

The consumer protection act provides how many right  to consumers?

  1. One

  2. Five

  3. Six

  4. Eight
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The consumer protection act provides six right to consumer. which are right to safely ,right to be informed , right to choose right to be heard Right to choose , Right to seek red renal.Right to consumer education. 

Multiple choice social studies cooperatives and consumer empowerment understanding advertising media and advertisement advertisements

Which consumer right means the right to be protected against the marketing of goods and services, which are hazardous to life and property? 

  1. Right to Safety

  2. Right to Information

  3. Right to be Heard

  4. Right to Choose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Right to Safety means the right to be protected against the marketing of goods and services, which are hazardous to life and property. The purchased goods and services availed of should not only meet their immediate needs but also fulfil long-term interests. Before purchasing, consumers should insist on the quality of the products as well as on the guarantee of the products and services. They should preferably purchase quality marked products such as ISI, AGMARK, etc.

Multiple choice social studies cooperatives and consumer empowerment understanding advertising media and advertisement advertisements

What is the full form of RTI?

  1. Right to Information

  2. Right to Inspection

  3. Right to Inquiry

  4. Right to Invest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In October 2005, the Indian government passed a law known as RTI (Right to Information). It gives us the right to know about the functioning of various departments in the government offices. The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in real sense. 

Multiple choice social studies cooperatives and consumer empowerment understanding advertising media and advertisement advertisements

Right to ________________means the right to acquire the knowledge and skill to be an informed consumer throughout life.

  1. Choose

  2. Safety

  3. Redressal

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

Consumer Education means the right to acquire the knowledge and skill to be an informed consumer throughout life.Ignorance of consumers, particularly of rural consumers, is mainly responsible for their exploitation. They should know their rights and must exercise them. Only then real consumer protection can be achieved with success.

Multiple choice social studies cooperatives and consumer empowerment understanding advertising media and advertisement advertisements

Which right gives the consumer the right to represent himself or the right to advocate his interest?

  1. Right to Information

  2. Right to be Heard

  3. Right to Choose

  4. Right to Consumer Education
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Right to be Heard gives the consumer the right to represent himself or to be heard or the right to advocate his interest. In case a consumer has been exploited or has any complaint against the product or service then he has the right to be heard and be assured that his/her interest would receive due consideration. This right includes the right to representation in the government and in other policy-making bodies. Under this right, the companies must have complaint cells to attend the complaints of customers.

Multiple choice civics road safety rules and regulations road safety education general awareness road safety

Right to Life is under the Article ___________.

  1. Article 21

  2. Article 22

  3. Article 23

  4. Article 24
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 21 of the Indian constitution gives the right to Life. This right is given to both citizens and non-citizens.

Article 21 declares that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by the law. Constitution declares that article 20 and 21 cannot be suspended during the emergency.

Multiple choice geography the world after world war - ii basics of european union trade and trade organisations trade

Name one of the general principles of EU law.

  1. Primary legislation

  2. Proportionality

  3. Voting rights

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The EU legal order embraces a number of general principles of law. These include the principle of proportionality, which requires that actions taken or measures adopted, whether by Member States or the EU institutions, go no further than is necessary to achieve their objective.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management ownership structures - cooperative society features, merits and demerits, formation and management of a cooperative society meaning and features of cooperative society cooperative organisation

Voting right that vests with each member of cooperative society is ________________.

  1. one member one vote

  2. right to vote in proportion of capital contributed

  3. right to vote as mentioned in memorandum

  4. none of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of 'One person one vote' applies here and therefore every member can exercise the right to cast to vote.The number of shares purchase has n relevance with the right to vote.

Multiple choice civics understanding marginalisation marginalisation marginalisation in india our society

Constitution provides safeguards to religious & _________ minorities as a part of fundamental Rights.

  1. Linguistic

  2. Cultural

  3. Both (a) & (b)

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution provides safeguards to religious and linguistic minorities as part of our Fundamental Rights. Though the Constitution of India does not define the word minority and only refers to minorities and speaks of those based on religion or language, the rights of the minorities have been spelt out in the Constitution in detail. 

Multiple choice civics understanding marginalisation marginalisation marginalisation in india our society

Every citizen of India can approach the courts if they believe that their fundamental Rights have been __________________.

  1. increased

  2. decreased

  3. violated

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

Courts take decisions on a very large number of issues. Broadly speaking, the work that the judiciary is to uphold the Law and Enforcing Fundamental Rights. Every citizen of India can approach the Supreme Court or the High Court if they believe that their Fundamental Rights have been violated.

Multiple choice civics understanding marginalisation marginalisation marginalisation in india our society

_____________ are needed to protect minority communities.

  1. Safeguards

  2. Provisions

  3. Laws

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Constitution recognized that the culture of the majority influences the way in which society and government might express themselves. In such cases, size can be a disadvantage and lead to the marginalization of the relatively smaller communities. Thus, safeguards are needed to protect minority communities against the possibility of being culturally dominated by the majority. They also protect them against any discrimination and disadvantage that they may face. The Constitution provides these safeguards because it is committed to protecting India’s cultural diversity and promoting equality as well as justice.