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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
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Right to redress
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Right to be heard
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Right to safety
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Right to be informed
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The right to safety mandates that products sold to consumers must not pose a danger to their health or physical well-being.
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Right to be heard
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Right to choose
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Right to be informed
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Right to safety
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The right to be heard ensures that consumers have a platform to voice their concerns, complaints, or feedback to companies and government agencies. This helps ensure that consumer interests are considered.
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Right to be heard
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Right to choose
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Right to be informed
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Right to safety
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The right to choose guarantees that consumers have access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices. This prevents monopolies and ensures that different brands can compete for your business.
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Positive discrimination
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Equality
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Long-term aid
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Social Justice
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Social justice focuses on the fair distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
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Equality
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Prejudice
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Human trafficking
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Human rights
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Human rights are the fundamental entitlements that every person possesses simply by being human.
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Freedom of religious expression
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Freedom of religion
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Positive discrimination
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Equality
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Freedom of religious expression specifically refers to the outward practice and manifestation of one's faith.
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Exploitation
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Usury
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Human Rights
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Equality
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Equality is the state where everyone is treated the same and has the same rights and opportunities.
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The Constitution of India originally provided for seven fundamental rights, but the Right to Property was removed by the 44th Amendment, leaving six.
B
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The Constitution of India guarantees the Right to Freedom, which includes the right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business.
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Article 19 of the Indian Constitution originally contained seven freedoms, but the right to acquire, hold, and dispose of property was removed, leaving six.
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Right to equality
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Right to freedom
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Right to constitutional remedies
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Articles 14 through 18 of the Indian Constitution deal with the Right to Equality, which includes equality before the law and prohibition of discrimination.
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Right To Freedom of Religion
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Right to Education
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Right to Information
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Right to Holiday
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The Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution (Articles 12-35). Right to Information is a statutory right under the RTI Act, and there is no 'Right to Holiday' in the Constitution.
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Right to housing
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Right to livelihood
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Right to Property
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Right to freedom
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The Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right under Article 31, but it was removed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act in 1978 and converted into a legal right under Article 300A.
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Right against exploitation
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Cultural and educational rights
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Right to constitutional remedies
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None of the above
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Articles 29 and 30 of the Indian Constitution provide Cultural and Educational Rights, which protect the interests of minorities to preserve their language, script, and culture.
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Right against exploitation
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Right to live
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Right to the freedom of religion
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None of the above
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Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28) guarantees religious freedom including the right of every religious institution to manage its own affairs in matters of religion. This includes establishing and maintaining religious institutions. Right against Exploitation (23-24) prohibits trafficking and forced labour, while Right to Life is Article 21.