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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 civics public health and the government role of the government in health food security and related aspects food security

Which of the following cases recognized the importance of the right to water?

  1. Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India

  2. Bandhua Mukti vs Union of India

  3. Xaviers residency vs the state of Kerala

  4. Attakoya Thangal vs Union of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kerala High Court in Attakoya Thangal v. Union of India recognized the fundamental importance of the right to water. In this case, the petitioners claimed that a scheme for pumping up ground water for supplying potable water to the Laccadives (now known as the Lakshadweep Islands) in the Arabian Sea would upset the fresh water equilibrium, leading to salinity in the available water resources and causing more long-term harm than short-term benefits.

Multiple choice history what is history? historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

Choose the correct answer form the alternatives given.
Which of the following is considered as bulwark of personal freedom?

  1. Mandamus

  2. Habeas Corpus

  3. Certiorari

  4. Quo Warranto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Habeas corpus is a recourse in low whereby a person can report an unlawful detention or imprisonment before a court, usually through a prison official.

Multiple choice civics consumers' awareness consumer protection act of 1986 need for consumer awareness consumer : satisfaction and protection

Which of the following are the rights of consumer?

  1. Right to choose

  2. Right to be informed

  3. Right to be heard

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

Following are the rights of consumers :-
a) Right to choose.
b) Right to be heard.
c) Right to be informed.
d) Right to Safety.
e) Right to Seek Redressal.
f) Right to Consumer Education.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

We have judicial system to _____________.

  1. To provide freedom

  2. To provide food

  3. To enforce the rule of law

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

The judiciary is the system of  ofcourts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary also provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

The idea of protection of monuments, places and objects of national importance is enshrined in its __________.

  1. Preamble

  2. Fundamental Rights

  3. Directive Principles of State Policy

  4. Fundamental Duties
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The idea of protection of monuments, places and objects of national importance is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy. They are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Article 36 to Article 51. Art 49 of the Indian Constitution deals with protection of monuments and places of national importance.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

What is the basic theme of NREGA  ?

  1. Right to privacy

  2. Right to education

  3. Right to speech

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

NREGA, 2005 is a law which is implemented by government of India in 200 districts of India. It is referred to as 'Right to Work' because it guarantees 100 days of employment in a year by the government to all those who are able to work and in case of failure unemployment allowances will be given.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

The right which is available only to citizens are _______.
1. Freedom of speech, assembly, and association.
2. Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
3. Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.
4. Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

  1. $1, 2, 3$ and $4$
  2. $1, 2$ and $3$
  3. $1$ and $2$
  4. $1$ and $3$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rights like freedom of speech and movement are guaranteed to citizens under Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, and 30. Constitutional remedies are available to all persons, including non-citizens.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Consider the following statements regarding citizens and aliens:
$1.$ Aliens do not enjoy all the Fundamental Rights.
$2.$ Citizens alone have the right to hold offices of Attorney General and the Advocate General.
$3.$ Like citizenship, domicile is also one for the whole of India.
Choose the correct option.

  1. $1, 2$ and $3$
  2. $2$ and $3$
  3. $1$ and $2$
  4. $1$ and $3$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aliens do not enjoy all Fundamental Rights (e.g., Articles 15, 16, 19). Certain high offices are reserved for citizens. India follows a single citizenship system, and domicile is also uniform across the country.

Multiple choice

Fundamental Rights granted to the Indian citizens

  1. Cannot be suspended

  2. Can be suspended

  3. Can never be suspended under any circumstance

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

Fundamental Rights in India are not absolute; they can be suspended or restricted under specific circumstances, such as during a declared national emergency.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right ?

  1. Right to equality

  2. Right to liberty

  3. Right against Exploitation

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

The Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right under Article 31 but was removed by the 44th Amendment in 1978; it is now a legal right under Article 300A.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT included as a Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution ?

  1. Right to equal wages for equal work

  2. Right to Constitutional Remedies

  3. Right to Equality before the Law

  4. Right to Freedom of Speech
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Right to equal wages for equal work is a Directive Principle of State Policy (Article 39), not a Fundamental Right. The other options are explicitly listed as Fundamental Rights.

Multiple choice

According to the Declaration, what did the newly independent states have the right to do?

  1. They had the right to wage war.

  2. They had the right to conclude peace.

  3. They had the right to establish commerce.

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

The Declaration of Independence states that as free and independent states, they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and do all other acts which independent states may of right do.