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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 social inequality labour and its division social stratification labour sociology

After the 86th Amendment to the Constitution, Article _______ says free and compulsory education to all children between 6 and 14 years is fundamental right of the children.

  1. 21A

  2. 45

  3. 86

  4. 29
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Explanation

The 86th Amendment Act, 2002 to the Constitution inserted new Article 21A i.e., Right to education. This Article provides free and compulsory education to all children between 6-14years. The amendment act also amended Article 45(DPSP) and Article 51A(Fundamental Duties).

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

The right to vote in the national elections in India is based on the principle of ________________.

  1. Restricted franchise

  2. Hereditary previleges

  3. Property qualifications

  4. Universal adult suffrage
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Explanation

The right to vote in India is based on political equality to all people and is founded on the principle of Universal Adult suffrage that is every citizen who is or above the age of 18 years has the right to vote and each vote has one value irrespective of any division.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government energy and health infectious diseases - transmission and prevention infectious diseases and how to prevent them

The government must safeguard the __________ of every person.

  1. right to death

  2. right to life

  3. right to dance

  4. right to fight
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Explanation

The government's primary responsibility in a democratic society is to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens. The right to life is a fundamental human right protected by law.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a country where religious freedom is restricted?

  1. China

  2. North Korea

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. Iran
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Explanation

Religious freedom is restricted in many countries around the world, including China, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.

Multiple choice

What are the rights of voters in the nomination process?

  1. The right to object to the nomination of a candidate

  2. The right to file a complaint against a candidate

  3. The right to seek information about the candidates

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Voters have the right to object to the nomination of a candidate, file a complaint against a candidate, and seek information about the candidates.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement is widely recognized as a landmark achievement in promoting gender equality and women's rights?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

  3. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

  4. The Millennium Development Goals
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Explanation

CEDAW is a comprehensive international treaty adopted in 1979 that sets out a framework for achieving gender equality and eliminating discrimination against women in all areas of life.

Multiple choice

Which legal principle protects athletes from being forced to participate in competitions or activities that violate their religious beliefs?

  1. Freedom of Association

  2. Freedom of Expression

  3. Freedom of Religion

  4. Freedom of Assembly
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Explanation

The legal principle of Freedom of Religion protects athletes from being forced to participate in competitions or activities that violate their religious beliefs.

Multiple choice

What is the right to participation for children?

  1. The right to express their views freely

  2. The right to be heard in matters that affect them

  3. The right to participate in decision-making processes

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The right to participation for children includes the right to express their views freely, the right to be heard in matters that affect them, and the right to participate in decision-making processes.

Multiple choice

What is the Right to Privacy in India?

  1. The right to be left alone

  2. The right to control one's personal information

  3. The right to freedom from surveillance

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Right to Privacy in India includes the right to be left alone, the right to control one's personal information, and the right to freedom from surveillance.

Multiple choice

Which landmark Supreme Court judgment recognized the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right in India?

  1. K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India

  2. Justice K.S. Hegde v. State of Karnataka

  3. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

  4. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation
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Explanation

In 2017, the Supreme Court of India, in the landmark judgment of K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India, recognized the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Multiple choice

What is the main concern regarding the Right to Information and the Right to Privacy?

  1. The potential for conflict between the two rights

  2. The lack of clarity in the definition of both rights

  3. The difficulty in balancing the two rights

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The main concern regarding the Right to Information and the Right to Privacy is the potential for conflict between the two rights, the lack of clarity in the definition of both rights, and the difficulty in balancing the two rights.

Multiple choice

How can the conflict between the Right to Information and the Right to Privacy be resolved?

  1. By giving priority to the Right to Information

  2. By giving priority to the Right to Privacy

  3. By balancing the two rights on a case-by-case basis

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The conflict between the Right to Information and the Right to Privacy can be resolved by balancing the two rights on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the specific facts and circumstances of each case.

Multiple choice

What are some of the measures that can be taken to protect the Right to Privacy in India?

  1. Strong data protection laws

  2. Regulation of surveillance technologies

  3. Public awareness campaigns

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Some of the measures that can be taken to protect the Right to Privacy in India include strong data protection laws, regulation of surveillance technologies, and public awareness campaigns.

Multiple choice

What are the rights and responsibilities of a guardian under Hindu Law?

  1. The right to manage the child's property

  2. The responsibility to provide for the child's maintenance and education

  3. The right to make decisions regarding the child's upbringing and education

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Guardians under Hindu Law have the right to manage the child's property, the responsibility to provide for the child's maintenance and education, and the right to make decisions regarding the child's upbringing and education.

Multiple choice

What is the importance of learning about the legal aspects of self-defense?

  1. It helps avoid legal consequences

  2. It enhances self-confidence

  3. It improves physical fitness

  4. It develops muscle strength
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Explanation

Understanding the legal aspects of self-defense is crucial as it helps individuals navigate the legal framework surrounding the use of force in self-defense situations, thereby reducing the risk of legal consequences.