Chapter 7- Fundamental Rights- Topic/Subtopic wise MCQs - Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth

Chapter Topics Sub-topic Question Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Answer Explanation of Answer
Part III of the Indian constitution is described as the
Chapter 7: Fundamental Which part of the Indian Constitution is described
Introduction III IV II V 1 Magna Carta of the Indian Constitution. It includes
Rights as a 'Magna Carta' of the Indian Constitution?
Fundamental rights.
Choose the correct statement. (i) Fundamental
Rights in our Constitution are more elaborate than
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
those of the USA. (ii) Fundamental rights are
justiciable in nature.
Statement (i) is incorrect because the Fundamental
Rights are aimed at establishing the government of
Choose the correct statement. (i) Fundamental
laws and not men. Statement (iii) is incorrect because
Rights are aimed at establishing the government of
originally there were 7 fundamental rights, one of
men. (ii) Fundamental right is most essential for the
(i) only. (ii) only. (i) and (iii) (ii) and (iii) 2 which was the Right to Property under Article 31.
all-around development of an individual. (iii) The
Article 31 was deleted via the 44th Act, of 1978 and
Constitution of India provides for 7 Fundamental
made a legal right. Currently, There are 6
Rights.
Fundamental Rights guaranteed in the Indian
Constitution.
Choose the correct statements. (i) Fundamental Statement (i) is incorrect because Fundamental
rights are sacrosanct in nature. (ii) Fundamental Rights are not sacrosanct or permanent in nature.
FEATURES OF
Chapter 7: Fundamental Rights is available only against arbitrary action of The Parliament can curtail or repeal them. Statement
FUNDAMENTAL (i), (ii), and (iii) (ii) and (iii) only (iii) only. (i) and (ii) only. 3
Rights the state. (iii) Parliament can amend the (ii) is incorrect because some of the Fundamental
RIGHTS
Fundamental rights through constitutional Rights are also available against the arbitrary action
amendment only. of private individuals.
Both the statements are incorrect. Statement (i) is
incorrect because Article 19 can be suspended only
Choose the correct statement: (i) Article 19 can be on the ground of external emergency/war. Armed
suspended on the ground of 'Armed Rebellion'. (ii) Rebellion is an internal emergency. Statement (ii) is
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 4
Fundamental Rights are enforceable during incorrect because Fundamental Rights are
National Emergency. suspended during the operation of a National
Emergency except the rights guaranteed by Articles
20 and 21.
On which of the following ground the scope of National
Article 31A of the DPSP Militrary Rule. All of the above. 4 All of the above statements are correct.
operation of Fundamental Rights are limited? Emergency
The Judiciary is not considered as the 'State' under
Article 12 of the Indian Constitution. As for option 4,
Chapter 7: Fundamental DEFINITION OF Which of the following can not be called a 'State' The Supreme Court of Life Insurance Corporation of
Parliament State Legislature 1 statutory, non-statutory, or even private body working
Rights STATE under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution? India India.
as an instrument of government comes under the
definition of 'State' as mentioned under Article 12.
Choose the correct statement. (i) The term 'State' Statement (iii) is incorrect because the Government
is defined under Article 12 of the Indian and Parliament of India, that is, executive and
Constitution. (ii) ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas legislative organs of the Union government comes
(i) only. (i) and (ii) only. (i), (ii), and (iii). (ii) only. 2
Corporation) comes under the definition of 'State'. under the definition of 'State'. Option (ii) is correct
(iii) The High Court of India comes under the because ONGC is a statutory body so it comes under
definition of 'State'. the definition of 'State'.
LAWS
INCONSISTENT Which article declares that all laws that are Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent
Chapter 7: Fundamental
WITH inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the Article 10 Article 11 Article 12 Article 13 4 with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights
Rights
FUNDAMENTAL fundamental rights shall be void? shall be void.
RIGHTS
Choose the correct statement regarding the term
'Law' mentioned under Article 13 of the Indian
Constitution. (i) Permanent laws enacted by the
Parliament or the state legislatures. (ii) Non- (i), (ii), and (iii) (ii) and (iii) only (i) and (iii) (ii) only. 1 All of the above mentioned-statements are correct.
legislative sources of law, that is, custom or usage
having the force of law. (iii) Statutory instruments in
the nature of delegated legislation like bye-laws.
Table 7.1
Chapter 7: Fundamental Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced Article 23 deals with the prohibition of traffic in human
Fundamental Rights at Article 22 Article 23 Article 24 Article 25. 2
Rights labor is mentioned in: beings and forced labor.
a Glance
Freedom to manage religious affairs is mentioned Article 26 deals with the freedom to manage religious
Article 25 Article 27 Article 26 Article 29 3
in: affairs
Equality of opportunity in matters of public Article 16 deals with the equality of opportunity in
Article 15 Article 17 Article 19 Article 16 4
employment is mentioned in: matters of public employment
Right of minorities to establish and administer Article 30 deals with the right of minorities to establish
Article 28 Article 32 Article 31 Article 30 4
educational institutions is mentioned in: and administer educational institutions.
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Table 7.2 Article 30 deals with the right of minorities to establish
Chapter 7: Fundamental Which of the following Fundamental Rights are not
Fundamental Rights Article 30 Article 14 Article 20 Article 21 1 and administer educational institutions and this right is
Rights available to both citizens and foreigners?
(FR) of Foreigners available only to citizens.
Article 15 deals with the prohibition of discrimination
Which of the following article is available to only
Article 14 Article 15 Article 23 Article 28 2 on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of
Indians?
birth is available only to Indias.
Choose the correct statements. (i) Article 16 deals
Statement (ii) is incorrect because Article 14, 20-28 is
with the equality of opportunity in matters of public
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 1 available to all foreigners except enemy aliens. Article
employment. (ii) Article 14, 20-28 is available to all
22 is not available to enemy aliens.
foreigners.
Assertion (A): The principle of equality before the
Both A and R are Both A and R are
law means that there should be equality of
Chapter 7: Fundamental Equality before Law and individually true and R is individually true but R A is true but R is Assertion and Reason both are individually true and
RIGHT TO EQUALITY treatment under equal circumstances. Reason (R): A is false but R is true 1
Rights Equal Protection of Laws the correct explanation is not the correct false Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
All persons are not equal by nature, attainment, or
of A explanation of A
circumstances.
Assertion (A): Article 14 of the Indian Constitution
Both A and R are Both A and R are
does not lay down that all laws must be of
individually true and R is individually true but R A is true but R is Article 14 talks about the concept of the Rule of Law
universal application. Reason (R): State has the A is false but R is true 4
the correct explanation is not the correct false and Equality before the law, so Assertion is incorrect.
power to classify persons for a legitimate purpose
of A explanation of A
and on reasonable grounds.
Choose the correct statement regarding the Rule of
Statement (i) is incorrect because the concept 'Rule of
Law. (i) It is an American Concept. (ii) It denotes
(i), and (ii) only (ii) and (iii) only (i) and (iii) (i), (ii), and (iii). 2 Law' is a British Concept. 'Due Process of Law' is an
the absence of any special privileges in favor of
American Concept.
any person. (iii) No person is above the law.
What do you understand by the term 'Rule of Law'
in the Indian Context? (i) No man can be punished
Option (iii) is correct when we see 'Rule of Law' in an
except for breach of law. (ii) equal subjection of all
individual context but it is not applicable in the Indian
citizens to the ordinary law of the land. (iii) The (i), (ii), and (iii). (ii) and (iii) only. (i) and (ii). (i) and (iii) only 3
Context. In the Indian System, the constitution is the
Constitution is the result of the rights of the
source of individual rights.
individual as defined and enforced by the courts of
law.
Which of the following article is exception to Article
Article 194 Article 31C. Article 105. Article 361-A. 2 Article 31-C is an exception to Article 14.
14?
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments
93rd Amendment has added Article 15(5) in the
Chapter 7: Fundamental Prohibition of Discrimination has added Article 15(5) in the Constitution of India
81st Amendment 86th Amendment 91st Amendment 93rd Amendment 4 Constitution of India provides for reservation in
Rights on Certain Grounds providing for reservation in educational institutions
educational institutions in the private sector also.
in the private sector also?
For which of the following can special provisions be
made under Article 15 of the Constitution of India?
(i) Socially backward classes. (ii) Economically (i), (iii), and (iv). (i) and (iii). (ii), (iii), and (iv). (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv). 1 Only statement (i), (iii), and (iv) are correct.
backward classes. (iii) Scheduled Tribes. (iv)
Women and children.
Choose the correct statement regarding EWS
(Economically Weaker Section). (i) 103rd Act, 2019 Statement (iii) is incorrect because the benefit of EWS
is related to the EWS. (ii) It provides for 10% reservation can be availed by the persons belonging
reservation to the EWS in admission to educational (i), (ii), and (iii). (i) and (ii) only. (ii) and (iii) only. (ii) only. 2 to EWSs who are not covered under any of the
institutions. (iii) The benefit of this reservation can existing schemes of reservations for SCs, STs, and
be availed by the persons belonging to EWSs OBCs.
including the SCs, STs, and OBCs.
Which article provides for equality of opportunity for Article 16 provides for equality of opportunity for all
Chapter 7: Fundamental Equality of Opportunity in
all citizens in matters of employment or Article 15 Article 16 Article 17 Article 18 2 citizens in matters of employment or appointment to
Rights Public Employment
appointment to any office under the State? any office under the State.
Choose the correct statement. (i) 27% reservation
is not available to the creamy layer of OBCs. (ii)
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
Reservation should be confined to initial
appointments only.
Choose the correct statement. (i) Reservation in
promotion for any services is a Fundamental Right
Statement (i) is incorrect as reservation in promotion
under Article 16(4). (ii) The 76th Amendment Act of
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 2 is subjected to the state's discretion and is not a
1994 has placed the Tamil Nadu Reservations Act
Fundamental Right.
of 1994 in the Ninth Schedule to protect it from
judicial review.
Chapter 7: Fundamental The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 is related Article 17 is related to the Protection of Civil Rights
Abolition of Untouchability Article 17 Article 18 Article 19 Article 22 1
Rights to which article? Act, 1955.
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Statement (i) is incorrect because the word
'Untouchability' is not defined in the Indian
Choose the correct statement. (i) The word
Constitution. Statement (ii) is correct as the Supreme
'Untouchability is defined under Article 17 of the
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 2 Court held that the right under Article 17 is available
Indian Constitution. (ii) The right under Article 17 is
against private individuals and it is the constitutional
available against private individuals.
obligation of the State to take necessary action to
ensure that this right is not violated.
Both the statements are incorrect. Statement (i) is
Choose the correct statement regarding Article 18.
incorrect because Article 18 prohibits a citizen of India
(i) It prohibits a citizen of India from accepting any
Chapter 7: Fundamental from accepting any title from any foreign state.
Abolition of Titles title except for it is from any foreign state. (ii) It (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 4
Rights Statement (ii) is incorrect because the state can
prohibits the state from conferring any title on
confer a military or academic distinction title to any
anybody.
competent person.
Statement (iii) is incorrect because no hereditary title
Which of the following titles are allowed in India is allowed under Article 18 of the Indian Constitution.
under Article 18 of the Indian Constitution? (i) Statement (i) is technically allowed because it is not
'Lucky' - a title given to a person by his friend. (ii) (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) (ii), (iii), and (iv). (i), (iii), and (iv) (i), (ii), and (iv) 4 conferred by the state so it does not violate Article 18
Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika. (iii) 'Raja' Hirendra of the Indian Constitution. Statement (ii) is allowed
Singh. (iv) General Bipin Rawat. because award names does not come under 'title'
under Article 18 of the Indian Constitution.
Right to Freedom of
Reservation in appointment to
Article 18 deals with ___? Untouchability. Speech and Abolition of Titles 3 Article 18 deals with the abolition of titles.
educational institutions.
Expression
Chapter 7: Fundamental Share holders of the Article 19 is not applicable to Foreigners and legal
RIGHT TO FREEDOM Protection of Six Rights Article 19 is not applicable to_______? Citizens Friendly aliens. All of the above. 3
Rights company persons like companies or corporations.
Choose the correct statement. (i) Fundamental Both the statements are incorrect. Statement (i) is
Rights under Article 19 is protected against state incorrect because Article 19 is protected against only
actions and private individual. (ii) Article 19 is (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 4 state action. Statement (ii) is incorrect because Article
available to legal person like companies and 19 is not available to foreigners and legal persons like
corporations. companies or corporations.
Which of the following Constitutional amendment is The provision for “co-operative societies” was made
96th Act, 2011 97th Act, 2011 99th Act, 2014 100th Act, 2015 2
related to Cooperative societies? by the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011.
Statement (i) is incorrect because Article 19 only
covers the freedom of movement of a person inside
According to Article 19 of the Indian Constitution: India. The freedom to move abroad is covered in
(i) A person can move freely anywhere in India or Article 21. Statement (ii) is correct as the freedom to
abroad anytime with any person of his choice. (ii) move throughout the territory of India can be
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 1
Freedom to movement is subjected to restriction on subjected to restriction of general public interest and
ground of protection of interest of scheduled tribes interest of Scheduled Tribes. The judiciary has ruled
and general public. that prostitutes and HIV-positive can have limited
freedom of movement on grounds of public health and
morality.
Statement (ii) is incorrect because a State can impose
Choose the correct statement: (i) Freedom of
reasonable restrictions on Freedom of Speech and
Speech and Expression involves the right to know
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 1 Expression on the ground of 'Sedition'- to protect
about government activities. (ii) Freedom of
Unity and Integrity, Security, Sovereignty, etc of a
Speech and Expression is an absolute right.
Nation.
Choose the incorrect statement. (i) Article 20 deals
Statement (ii) is incorrect because Article 20 is
Chapter 7: Fundamental Protection in Respect of with Protection in Respect of Conviction for
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 2 available to citizens or foreigners or legal persons like
Rights Conviction for Offences Offences. (ii) It is available for a citizen and a
a company or a corporation.
foreigner only.
Both the statements are incorrect. Statement (i) is
incorrect because No-Ex Post Facto law is applicable
Choose the correct statement: (i) Article 20 can not
only to Criminal cases. Tax Cases or Civil cases can
be imposed retrospectively on any person. (ii) It (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 4
have ex-post facto law. Statement (ii) is incorrect
offers no double jeopardy to its citizen only.
because Article 20 is available to citizens, foreigners,
and legal persons.
Choose the correct statement regarding 'Self-
incrimination'. (i) It means no person accused of
any offense shall be compelled to be a witness (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
against himself. (ii) It extends only to criminal
proceedings and not to civil proceedings.
Right against
Chapter 7: Fundamental Protection of Life and Right to travel
Article 21 covers: Right to shelter custodial All of the above. 4 All of the above options are correct.
Rights Personal Liberty abroad.
harassment.
Option 3 is incorrect because the Indra Sawhney
Which of the following Judgement is not related to Indra Sawhney All of the above case is
Menaka case (1978). Gopalan case (1950). 3 judgement is related to reservation quota limit in Jobs
'Life and Liberty'? Case (1992). related to 'Life and Liberty'
and educations.
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Which of the following right comes under Article Right against bonded Right against traffic in Right against Only option 1 comes under Article 21. The rest of the
All of the above. 1
21? labour human beings. forced labor. option belongs to Article 23 of the Indian Constitution.
The right of women to be treated with decency and
Right of women to be treated with decency and
Article 51A Article 21 Article 39 Article 14 2 dignity comes under Article 21 of the Indian
dignity comes under?
Constitution.
Choose the correct statement regarding Article
21A: (i) State shall provide free and compulsory Statement (ii) is incorrect as elementary education
Chapter 7: Fundamental
Right to Education education to all children of the age of six to (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 1 only is a Fundamental Right and not higher or
Rights
fourteen years. (ii) This provision makes education professional education.
a Fundamental Right.
Early childhood care and education for all children
Early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.’ comes under
until they complete the age of six years’ comes Article 21A Article 45. Article 51A Article 19 2 Article 45, Part IV of Directive Principles. Since it was
under: Directive Principles and not justiciable, 86th Act, 2002
was passed to make it a Fundamental Right.
Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions ‘It Article 51A reads ‘It shall be the duty of every citizen
shall be the duty of every citizen of India to provide of India to provide opportunities for education to his
Artocle 21A Article 45. Article 51A Article 14 3
opportunities for education to his child or ward child or ward between the age of six and fourteen
between the age of six and fourteen years' ? years'.
Chapter 7: Fundamental Protection Against Arrest Provisions related to protection to persons who are Article 22 grants protection to persons who are
Article 20 Article 22 Article 19 Article 23 2
Rights and Detention arrested or detained is covered in? arrested or detained.
It is to punish a person
Detention of a person Detention on the
What do you understand by the term 'Punitive for an offense committed Punitive detention is to punish a person for an offense
without trial and ground of security All of the above. 1
detention'? by him after trial and committed by him after trial and conviction in a court.
conviction by a court. of a nation.
conviction in a court.
Choose the correct statement regarding Punitive
Detention. (i) It is available in all types of cases. (ii) Statement (i) is incorrect because Article 22-Punitive
A person has the right to be produced before a Detention is available only in criminal cases, quasi-
(i), (ii), and (iii) (ii) only. (ii) and (iii) only. (i) and (iii) only. 3
magistrate within 24 hours excluding the journey criminal case or some activity prejudicial to public
time. (ii) The safeguards under Article 22 are not interest.
available to enemy aliens.
Choose the correct statement regarding
'Preventive Detention. (i) A person has no right to
be produced before the magistrate. (ii) The
maximum detention period is of three months and (i), (ii), and (iii) (ii) only. (ii) and (iii) only. (i) and (iii) only. 1 All of the above-mentioned statements are correct.
can be extended by the recommendation of the
advisory board. (iii) Preventive detention is an
integral part of the Constitution of India.
Only statement (i) is incorrect because the advisory
Choose the incorrect statement. (i) The advisory
board in Preventive detention cases consists of
board in preventive detention cases consists of
judges of the High Court. Option (ii) is correct
Judges of Supreme Courts. (ii) The ground of (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 1
because the ground of arrest can be communicated
arrest in Preventive detention cases can be
without concealing facts that are in a matter of public
communicated to the detenu.
interests.
Choose the correct statement regarding Article 23.
Prohibition of Traffic in (i) Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings,
Chapter 7: Fundamental RIGHT AGAINST
Human Beings and Forced begar (forced labor), and other similar forms of (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
Rights EXPLOITATION
Labour forced labor. (ii) Article 23 is available to both
citizens and non-citizens.
Choose the correct statement regarding Article 23.
(i) State can impose compulsory service for public Statement (ii) is incorrect because force labor not only
purposes without pay without discrimination. (ii) includes the use of physical or legal force but also
(i), (ii), and (iii) (i) and (iii) (ii) only. (iii) only. 2
Forced labor means forcing anyone to work below force arising from the compulsion of economic
minimum wage using physical or legal force. (iii) circumstances
‘traffic in human beings’ includes slavery.
Choose the correct statement regarding Article 24:
Statement (i) is incorrect because there is the
(i) It prohibits employment of children below 14
Chapter 7: Fundamental Prohibition of Employment prohibition of employment below 14 years only in the
years of age. (ii) The Factories Act, 1948 talks (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 2
Rights of Children in Factories, etc. hazardous industry. Children below 14 years can be
about the prohibition of employment below certain
employed in any harmless or innocent work.
age.
Choose the correct statement. (i) National Both the statements are correct. The National
Commission and State Commissions for Protection Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
of Child Rights and Children’s Courts looks for (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 is a statutory body established in 2007 under an act of
cases related to violation of child's rights. (ii) It is Parliament, the Commissions for Protection of Child
not a constitutional body. Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.
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Choose the correct statement. (i) The government
has banned the employment of children as
domestic servants. (ii) The government banned the (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
employment of children in business establishments
like hotels, dhabas, etc.
Freedom of Conscience
Choose the correct statement regarding Article 25.
Chapter 7: Fundamental RIGHT TO FREEDOM and Free Profession, Statement (ii) is incorrect because Article 25 is
(i) It covers religious beliefs and religious rituals. (ii) (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 1
Rights OF RELIGION Practice and Propagation of available to both citizens and non-citizens.
It is available to a citizen only.
Religion
Identify the incorrect statement regarding Article
25. (i) It includes Freedom of Conscience, Right to
Statement (ii) is incorrect because the wearing and
profess, Right to practice, and Right to propagate.
(i) only. (i), (ii), and (iii) (ii), and (iii) only. (ii) only. 4 carrying of kirpans are to be included in the
(ii) Wearing and carrying of Kirpans is excluded in
profession of the Sikh religion.
the Sikh religion. (iii) Article 25 is subject to public
order, morality, and health.
Choose the correct statement. (i) Article 26 is None of the statements are correct. Article 25 is
Chapter 7: Fundamental Freedom to Manage
related to individual freedom of religion. (ii) Article (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 4 related to individual freedom of religion. Article 26 is
Rights Religious Affairs
25 is related to collective freedom of religion. related to collective freedom of religion.
In order to satisfy the criteria for recognition as a
religious denomination. (i) Common organization.
(ii) distinctive name. (iii) It should be a collection of (i), (ii), and (iii) (ii) and (iii) only. (i) and (iii) only. (iii) only. 1 All of the above-mentioned statements are correct.
individuals who have a system of beliefs that they
regard as conducive to their spiritual well-being.
Both the statements are incorrect. Statement (i) is
incorrect because Article 26 guarantees the right to
Choose the correct statement. (i) Right to own and acquire and own movable and immovable property.
acquire immovable property only. (ii) Aurobindo (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 4 Statement (ii) is incorrect because the Aurobindo
Society is included in a religious denomination. Society is not included in a religious society.
‘Ramakrishna Mission’ and ‘Ananda Marga’ are
religious denominations within the Hindu religion.
Chapter 7: Fundamental Freedom from Taxation for Which article is related to the freedom for taxation Article 27 is related to the Freedom from Taxation for
Article 25 Article 26 Article 27 Article 28 3
Rights Promotion of a Religion for the promotion of religion? Promotion of a Religion.
Both the statements are incorrect. Statement (i) is
incorrect because Article 27 prohibits only tax and not
fees. A state can levy fees but not tax on individuals
Choose the correct statement. (i) State cannot levy
to control secular administration of religious
fees on pilgrims. (ii) State is prohibited from levying (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 4
institutions and not to promote or maintain the
fees on religious endowments.
religion. Similarly, statement (ii) is incorrect because a
fee can be levied on religious endowments for
meeting the regulation expenditure.
Institutions administered
In which of the following educational institutions, Institutions wholly Institutions Only option 2 is correct because, in institutions wholly
Chapter 7: Fundamental Freedom from Attending by the State but Institutions receiving aid from
religious instructions are completely prohibited maintained by the recognised by the 2 maintained by the State, religious instructions are
Rights Religious Instruction established under any the State.
under Article 28? State. State. completely prohibited.
endowment or trust.
Which of the following article provides for 'no Article 28 provides for 'No religious instruction shall be
religious instruction in any educational institution Article 27 Article 26 Article 28 Article 25 3 provided in any educational institution wholly
wholly maintained by the State'? maintained out of State funds'
Choose the correct statement regarding Article 29.
CULTURAL AND
Chapter 7: Fundamental Protection of Interests of (i) It is available to linguistic and religious minorities Statement (i) is incorrect because it is available to all
EDUCATIONAL (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 2
Rights Minorities only. (ii) It includes the right to agitate for the and not just the minority.
RIGHTS
protection of the language.
The political speeches or
promises made for the
conservation of the Article 29 grants Article 29 provides for any
language of a section of protection to both Article 29 is for section of citizens residing Option 1 is incorrect because the said statement is
Choose the incorrect statement. the citizens do not religious minorities as minority and anywhere in India shall have 1 under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and
amount to corrupt well as linguistic majority. the right to conserve not the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
practice under the minorities. language, script, and culture.
Representation of the
People Act, 1950.
Choose the correct statement with regard to the
Fundamental Rights of the minorities in educational
matters? (i) The minority has only the right to
Right of Minorities to Statement (i) is incorrect because all minorities shall
Chapter 7: Fundamental administer the educational institutions. (ii) The
Establish and Administer (i), (ii), and (iii) (i) and (iii) (ii) and (iii) only. (iii) only. 3 have the right to establish and administer educational
Rights minority has the right to establish and administer
Educational Institutions institutions of their choice.
educational institutions. (iii) Reasonable restrictions
may be imposed to promote efficiency and prevent
maladministration.
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Choose the correct statement. (i) Article 30 deals
Statement (ii) is incorrect because the word 'minority'
with only minorities. (ii) The word 'Minority' is (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 1
is not defined in the Indian Constitution.
defined under Article 30 of the Indian Constitution.
They are free to
They are free to administer
Choose the correct statement with regard to the They are subjected to They are free to free to administer
their affairs but the
institutions that seek only recognition from the the regulatory power of administer their their affairs 1 Only option 1 is correct.
appointment of the teachers is
State and not aid: the state affairs. subjected to
done by the State.
contract laws only.
The right of minorities to establish and administer
educational institutions of their choice includes. (i)
To appoint teaching staff and also the non-teaching (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
staff. (ii) To use its properties and assets for the
benefit of the institution.
Choose the correct statement. (i) The right
Statement (ii) is incorrect because Article 30 is not
conferred on minorities under Article 30 is to
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 1 absolute and the state can impose reasonable
ensure equality with the majority. (ii) The right
restrictions.
under Article 30 is absolute.
Dr. B.R Ambedkar in his speech described Article 32
RIGHT TO
Chapter 7: Fundamental In the absence of which article, according to you, as ‘an Article without which this constitution would be
CONSTITUTIONAL Article 14-18 Article 32 Article 19-22 Article 25-28 2
Rights the whole Constitution would have been nullified? a nullity. It is the very soul of the Constitution and the
REMEDIES
very heart of it’.
Choose the correct statement. (i) Article 32 is
included in the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
(ii) Article 32 can be suspended in the National
Emergency.
Article 32 can also
The High Court has
Only Supreme Court and be invoked to The jurisdiction of the Option 1 is incorrect because the Parliament can
‘original’ and ‘wide’
High Court can hear determine the Supreme Court is original but empower any court other than the Supreme Court and
Choose the correct statement. powers regarding 4
cases related to violation constitutionality of not exclusive in the case of the High court to deal with cases related to
cases related to
of Fundamental Rights. an executive Fundamental Rights. Fundamental Right. Only option 4 is correct.
Fundamental Rights
order.
The High Court hear cases related to Fundamental The High Court hears cases related to Fundamental
Article 226 Article 228 Article 227 Article 225 1
Rights under: Rights under Article 226.
Chapter 7: Fundamental WRITS–TYPES AND In Indian Constitution, the power to issue a writ of The Subordinate The Supreme Court and the Only option 4 is correct as the Subordinate courts are
Habeas Corpus The Supreme Court The High Courts 4
Rights SCOPE 'Habeas Corpus' is vested only in: Courts High Courts not vested with powers of Article 32.
Transferring of a
case from an Calling upon open one show
Direction to an official for Release of an illegally
Habeas Corpus includes: interior court to a what authority does he hold or 2 Only option 2 is correct.
the performance of duty detained person
court of higher claim a franchise or office.
jurisdiction.
Transferring of a
case from an Calling upon open one show
Chapter 7: Fundamental Direction to an official for Release of an illegally
Mandamus What do you understand the writ 'Mandamus'? interior court to a what authority does he hold or 1 Only option 1 is correct.
Rights the performance of duty detained person
court of higher claim a franchise or office.
jurisdiction.
Against the For exercise of
For performance of a For deciding legality of an
The writ of Mandamus can be issued: legislature for making discretionary 1 Only option 1 is correct.
public duty arrest
law powers
Chapter 7: Fundamental Subordinate courts Autonomous
Prohibition Writ of Prohibition is available against: Private individuals Public servants only 2 Only option 2 is correct.
Rights only bodies only
Which of the following statements is/are correct of
the writ of prohibition? (i) It is an order issued by a
higher court commanding a lower court to cease
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
from proceeding in some matters not within its
jurisdiction. (ii) It can be claimed by an aggrieved
party as a matter of right.
Choose the correct statement regarding the Statement (i) is incorrect because the Prohibition writ
Prohibition writ. (i) It is available against legislative (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 2 is issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial
bodies as well. (ii) It directs inactivity. authorities.
Chapter 7: Fundamental Which one of the following writs examines the
Certiorari Quo-warranto Mandamus Prohibition Certiorari 4 Option 4 is correct.
Rights procedures of inferior Courts or Tribunals?
Choose the correct statement regarding the
Statement (ii) is incorrect because like prohibition,
Certiorari writ. (i) This writ can be issued against
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 1 certiorari is also not available against legislative
administrative authorities. (ii) This writ can be
bodies and private individuals or bodies.
issued against legislative bodies.
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The Supreme Court of India declared by issuing a
Chapter 7: Fundamental writ that "the respondent was not entitled to an
Quo-Warranto Habeas Corpus Prohibition Quo-Warranto Certiorari 3 Only option 3 is correct.
Rights office he was holding or a privilege he was
exercising". Which writ is that?
Choose the correct statement. (i) Quo-warranto is
a very powerful instrument for safeguarding against
the usurpation of public offices. (ii) A High Court
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
can issue a mandamus to compel a court or judicial
tribunal to exercise its jurisdiction when it has
refused to exercise it.
Article 33 empowers the Parliament to restrict or
ARMED FORCES Which article empowers the Parliament to restrict
Chapter 7: Fundamental abrogate the fundamental rights of the members of
AND FUNDAMENTAL or abrogate the fundamental rights of the members Article 33 Article 35 Article 34 Article 36 1
Rights armed forces, para military forces, police forces,
RIGHTS of armed forces?
intelligence agencies, and analogous forces.
The powers to make laws under Article 33 are Both Parliament and State
State Legislatures The Parliament The President 2 Only Parliament can make laws under Article 33.
vested with? Legislatures.
Choose the correct statement. (i) The underlying
principle behind the enactment of the Army Act
(1950) is Article 33. (ii) These impose restrictions (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
on their freedom of speech, and right to form
associations.
Choose the correct statement regarding Marital
Both the statements are incorrect. Statement (i) is
MARTIAL LAW AND laws: (i) It affects not only Fundamental Rights but
Chapter 7: Fundamental incorrect because Martial laws affect only
FUNDAMENTAL also Center-state relations. (ii) Marital laws are (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 4
Rights Fundamental Rights. Statement (ii) is incorrect
RIGHTS explicitly defined under Article 33 of the Indian
because it is implicity defined.
Constitution.
It is imposed to
It is imposed in some It continues the restore the
Choose the incorrect statement with regard to It affects only Fundamental Option 2 is incorrect because it suspends the
specific area of the government and breakdown of law 2
Martial Laws. Rights. government and ordinary law courts.
country ordinary law courts. and order due to
any reason.
EFFECTING
Chapter 7: Fundamental CERTAIN The powers to make laws under Article 35 are Both Parliament and State
Parliament. State Legislature The President 1 Only Parliament can make laws under Article 35.
Rights FUNDAMENTAL vested with? Legislatures.
RIGHTS
In which of the following cases only Parliament has
Article 33 Article 20 Article 28 Article 14 1 Only option 1 is correct.
the power to make laws and not State legislature?
PRESENT POSITION 41st Act, 1976 is related to changing the age of
Chapter 7: Fundamental Which of the following Constitutional amendment is
OF RIGHT TO 42nd Act, 1976 1st Act,1951 40th Act, 1976 41st Act, 1976 4 retirement of the Chairman and members of the State
Rights not related to the Right to Property?
PROPERTY Public Service Commissions from 60 to 62 years.
In case of
It can be regulated It protects the private
violation, the
without Constitutional property against
The right to property as a legal right has following aggrieved person
amendment by an executive action but All of the above. 4 All of the above options are correct.
implications: can move the
ordinary law of not against legislative
High Court under
Parliament. action.
Article 226.
Which of the following article is an exception to the
Article 31B Article 31A Article 31C All of the above. 4 All of the above options are correct.
Fundamental Rights?
Which of the following category of law cannot be Taking over the
EXCEPTIONS TO Saving of Laws Providing Extinguishment or
Chapter 7: Fundamental challenged or invalidated on the ground of violation Amalgamation of management of
FUNDAMENTAL for Acquisition of Estates, modification of mining All of the above. 4 All of the above options are correct.
Rights of Fundamental Right under Article 14 and Article corporations. properties by the
RIGHTS etc leases.
19? State.
Choose the correct statement. (i) The provision
related to 'Taking over the management of
properties by the State' cannot be challenged
under Article 19 and Article 14. (ii) Article 31A does (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
not immunize a state law from judicial review
unless it has been reserved for the president’s
consideration and has received his assent.
Which of the following article saves the acts and
Chapter 7: Fundamental Validation of Certain Acts
regulations included in the Ninth Schedule from Article 31B Article 31C Article 31A Article 31D 1 Only option 1 is correct.
Rights and Regulations
being challenged and invalidated ?
In the I.R.Coelho case, Supreme Court stated that the
said that the laws placed under the Ninth Schedule
Which of the following case is related to judicial
Kesavananda Bharati Indra Sawhney after April 24, 1973, are open to challenge in court if
review of the acts and regulations placed under I.R. Coelho case. Golaknath Case. 2
Case. Case. they violated fundamental rights guaranteed under
Ninth Schedule?
Articles 14, 15, 19, and 21 or the ‘basic structure’ of
the constitution.
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Abolition of Zamindari Scheduled
Ninth schedule is related to: system and land Languages of the Anti-Defection law Panchayati Raj 1 Only option 1 is correct.
reforms. Indian Constitution
Which of the following is included in the 'Basic Free and Fair Independent
Judicial Review. All of the above. 4 All of the above-mentioned statements are correct.
Structure'? election. Judiciary.
Saving of Laws Giving Which of the following Constitutional amendment
Chapter 7: Fundamental Article 31C was inserted by the 25th Amendment Act
Effect to Certain Directive has inserted Article 31C into the Indian 25th Act, 1971 26th Act, 1971 27th Act,1972 28th Act, 1972 1
Rights of 1971.
Principles Constitution?
Fundamental Rights
Article 31B and 27% reservation to OBC in
can be amended to
Basic Structure of the 31C is exception government educational
The Minerva Mills case 1980 provided: implement to 3 Only option 3 is correct.
Indian Constitution. to Fundamental institution excluding creamy
introduce Directive
Right. layer.
Principle
CRITICISM OF
Chapter 7: Fundamental Who criticized Fundamental Rights as ‘Limitations
FUNDAMENTAL Excessive Limitations Granville Austin Sir Ivor Jenning T. Prakasam Jaspat Roy Kapoor 4 Only option 4 is correct.
Rights on Fundamental Rights’?
RIGHTS
Who criticized Fundamental Rights as
T. Prakasam Jaspat Roy Kapoor. P.R Deshmukh K.C Wheare. 2 Only option 2 is correct.
‘Fundamental Rights and Limitations Thereon’?
Chapter 7: Fundamental No Social and Economic Economic Rights
Fundamental Rights accounts for: Political rights only. Social Rights only. All of the above. 1 Fundamental rights account for political rights only.
Rights Rights only.
Which of the following rights comes under Socio- Right to rest and Only option 3 is correct as the rest of the option
Right to fresh air Right to sleep Right against noise pollution. 3
economic rights? leisure. comes under Fundamental Right under Article 21.
Chapter 7: Fundamental Which of the following words are defined in the National Emergency is defined under Article 352 of
No Clarity National Emergency Public Order Minorities Secular 1
Rights Indian Constitution? the Indian Constitution.
Choose the correct statement. (i) Ivor Jennings
described Indian Constitution as the 'Paradise of
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
lawyers'. (ii) The word 'reasonable restrictions' is
not defined in the Indian Constitution.
Chapter 7: Fundamental
No Permanency Who invented the 'doctrine of basic structure'? The Legislative The Judiciary The Executive The Constitution of India 2 Only option 2 is correct.
Rights
Choose the correct statement. (i) Fundamental
Rights are not sacrosanct. (ii) Sir Ivor Jenning
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
criticized Indian Constitution as the 'Paradise of
Lawyers'.
Increasing retirement Article 31B and 27% reservation to OBC in
Basic Structure of the age of members of 31C is exception government educational
Keshavananda Bharti Case is related to: 1 Only option 1 is correct.
Indian Constitution. State Public Service to Fundamental institution excluding creamy
Commission. Right. layer.
Right to property is a _____? Constitutional right Human Right. Legal Rights. All of the above. 4 All of the above options are correct.
Chapter 7: Fundamental Suspension During Which of the following article is not suspended Except for Articles 20 and 21, all of the Fundamental
Article 20 Article 32 Article 18 Article 14 1
Rights Emergency under National Emergency? Rights are suspended under National Emergency.
Choose the correct statement. (i) Fundamental
Rights are not immutable. (ii) According to critics,
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
Fundamental Right should be made available to
citizens even during National Emergency.
A major section of
Chapter 7: Fundamental Why do critics argue that the rights benefit mainly It is granted only to rich The linking of rich Fundamental The judicial process is too
Expensive Remedy 4 Only option 4 is correct.
Rights the rich section of the Indian Society.? people people and judges. Right is available expensive
to the rich.
Which of the following act as a defender of
The Judiciary The Legislative The Executive. The Bureaucracy. 1 Only option 1 is correct.
Fundamental Right?
Article 22 talks about protection against arrest and
Chapter 7: Fundamental Which of the following article of the Indian
Preventive Detention Article 21 Article 22 Article 23 Article 24 2 detention- Preventive detention and Punitive
Rights Constitution talks about the 'Preventive Detention'?
Detention.
Which of the following constitution has 'Preventive India has preventive detention as an integral part of
USA Constitution. Canada Constitution. India Constitution German Constitution. 3
Detention' as the integral part of the Constitution? the Constitution.
Who stated that Fundamental Rights proclaimed by Sir Ivor Jenning stated that Fundamental Rights
Chapter 7: Fundamental
No Consistent Philosophy the Indian Constitution are based on no consistent Granville Austin Sir Ivor Jenning P.R Deshmukh Jaspat Roy Kapoor 2 proclaimed by the Indian Constitution are based on no
Rights
philosophy? consistent philosophy.
Difference of the
Conflict between opinion between
According to critics what creates difficulty for the No consistent Elephantine size of the
Judiciary and the judges of 1 Only statement 1 is correct.
judiciary in interpreting the fundamental rights? philosophy. Constitution.
legislative. Supreme Court
and High Courts.
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Choose the correct statement with regard to the
SIGNIFICANCE OF significance of the Fundamental Right. (i) They
Chapter 7: Fundamental
FUNDAMENTAL constitute the bedrock of the democratic system in (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
Rights
RIGHTS the country. (ii) They serve as a formidable bulwark
of individual liberty.
Choose the correct statement with regard to
Fundamental Rights. (i) They facilitate the
(i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 3 Both the statements are correct.
establishment of rule of law in the country. (ii) They
strengthen the secular fabric of the Indian State.
Statement (i) is incorrect because Article 301 does
Choose the correct statement. (i) In case of
not comes under Fundamental Right so an aggrieved
violation of Trade, commerce, and intercourse
citizen can still move Supreme Court but not under
under Article 301, an aggrieved citizen can move
Chapter 7: Fundamental RIGHTS OUTSIDE Article 32 because it is only for enforecement of the
Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Indian (i) only. (ii) only. Both (i) and (ii). Neither (i) nor (ii). 2
Rights PART III Fundametnal Right. Statement (ii) is correct because
Constitution. (ii) In case of violation of Right to
under Article 226, a High Court can issue both
property, an aggrieved citizen can move the High
Fundamental Rights writs and writs related to ordinary
Court under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution.
legal rights.
The provision 'No tax shall be levied or collected
Article 265 under Part XII provides for 'no tax shall be
except by authority of law' is mentioned under Article 300-A Article 301 Article 299 Article 265 4
levied or collected except by authority of law'.
Article ______?