Fundamental Rights

1

Which of these writs can be issued both against public and private person?

  1. Habeas Corpus
  2. Mandamus
  3. Certiorari
  4. Prohibition

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
Only I
B
Only I and II
C
Only I, II and III
D
All of the above

2

Fundamental Rights are fundamental because

A
They are natural rights guaranteed from birth.
B
They are part of covenants of civil rights of United Nations.
C
They are part of fundamental law of the land that is Constitution.
D
All of the above.

3

Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of

  1. Religion
  2. Race
  3. Caste
  4. Sex
  5. Place of birth
  6. Descent
  7. Residence

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I, II, III, VI and VII only
B
I, II, III and IV only
C
I, II, III, IV and V only
D
All of the above

4

State can impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of rights provided in Article 19 only on the grounds of

  1. Sovereignty and integrity of India
  2. Security of the state
  3. Public order
  4. Friendly relations with neighbor states
  5. Decency or morality
  6. Contempt of court
  7. Defamation
  8. Incitement of offence

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I, II, III only
B
I, II, III and IV only
C
I, II, III, V, VI, VII and VIII only
D
I, II, III, IV and V only

5

Which of the following constitute limitation on religious freedom provided in Article 25 of the Constitution?

  1. Public order, morality and health.
  2. Other provisions of Part-III of the constitution.
  3. Matters related with Social Reforms.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I only
B
I and II only
C
I, II and III only
D
I and III only

6

Which of the cases are related to subject matter of Article 29 and 30

  1. St. Stephens college vs. University of Delhi.
  2. TMA Pai foundations and Others vs. State of Karnataka.
  3. Islamic academy of Education vs. State of Karnataka.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I only
B
I and II only
C
I, II and III
D
I and III only

7

Consider the following with respect to Fundamental Rights:

  1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth is available to both citizens and non citizens.
  2. Right to elementary education is available to all the people whether citizens or foreigners from any country.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
Only I is correct
B
Only II is correct
C
Both are correct
D
Both are incorrect

8

Which of the following is true with regards to Fundamental Rights in democratic form of polity?

A
They ensure protection of minority from abuse of majority.
B
Rights ensure equality of social status, economic opportunity and political participation.
C
Democracy without rights is null and void.
D
All of these

9

Which of the following Fundamental Rights can be imposed against private individuals as well?

A
Article 15
B
Article 16
C
Article 14
D
Article 17

10

Consider the following about Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India

  1. They are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy
  2. They are absolute rights available to citizens of India
  3. They can be curtailed or repealed by the parliament through a constitutional amendment act.

Choose the correct code(s)

A
Only I is true
B
Both I and II are true
C
Only III is true
D
All are false

11

Why fundamental rights are ‘Fundamental’ in nature.

A
They are available to all citizens irrespective of their identity
B
They cannot be amended by parliament because they form the basic structure of the Constitution
C
Because they are guaranteed and protected by the Constitution, which is fundamental law of the land.
D
None of the above

12

Consider the following statements:

  1. Writs under article 32 can be enforced for violation of both fundamental as well as other statutory rights of citizens
  2. Writ jurisdiction of Supreme Court is both original and exclusive in enforcing Fundamental Rights

Choose the correct code(s)

A
Only I is true
B
Only II is true
C
Both are true
D
Both are false

13

The Fundamental Rights do not prohibit the State from making special provisions in the interest of

  1. Women & children
  2. Socially backward classes
  3. Educationally backward classes
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 2
D
All of the above

14

Reasonable restrictions can be imposed by the ‘State” on the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression on which of the following grounds

  1. Economic security
  2. decency or morality
  3. contempt of court
  4. defamation or incitement to on offence

Choose the correct option:

A
1 and 2
B
2 only
C
1 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4

15

Which writ is issued by the higher courts to lower courts or tribunals to transmit to them the record of proceedings pending with them for scrutiny and if necessary for quashing the same?

A
Mandamus
B
Prohibition
C
Quo Warranto
D
Certiorari

16

Which of the following statement are true about Article 32?

  1. Dr. Ambedkar called Article 32 “the very soul of the Constitution and the very heart of it”.
  2. The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 32 is a basic feature of the Constitution.
  3. Article 32 can be invoked to determine the constitutionality of an executive order or a legislation
  4. The Parliament may, by law, empower any other court without prejudice to the powers of the Supreme Court to exercise within the local limits of its jurisdiction all or any of the powers exercisable by the Supreme Court.

Choose the correct option:

A
1 and 2
B
3 and 4
C
1, 2 and 4
D
All of the above

17

Which fundamental rights are available only to the citizens of India?

  1. Article 14
  2. Article 15
  3. Article 25
  4. Article 29

Choose the correct option:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 4
C
1, 3 and 4
D
All of the above

18

The Fundamental Rights are available against the excesses of “the State” as defined in Article 12, the term "state" includes:

  1. Executive and legislative organs of the Union government.
  2. Judicial branch of the Union government
  3. Municipalities, panchayats, district boards, improvement trusts
  4. Private persons

Choose the correct option:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above

19

Under Article 20, which among the following statements is incorrect?

A
no person shall be punished for the same offence more than once
B
no law shall declare any action as illegal from a backdate
C
no person shall be asked to give evidence against himself or herself
D
no person can be arrested simply out of an apprehension that he or she is likely to engage in unlawful activity

20

What is true about right to constitutional Remedies?

  1. It gives a citizen the right to approach a High Court or the Supreme Court to get any of the fundamental rights restored in case of its violation.
  2. The Supreme Court has ruled that where relief through High Court is available, the party should first move the high court.

Choose the correct option:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

21

Which statement(s) is /are correct about Fundamental Rights?

  1. Fundamental Rights are given to citizens as well as aliens.
  2. All the Fundamental Rights can be suspended by Presidential Proclamation during the emergency.
  3. Fundamental Rights can be waived off by an individual
  4. Directive Principles, in general, cannot override the expressed provisions of Fundamental Rights

Choose the correct option:

A
All of the above
B
1, 2 and 3
C
1 and 4
D
1, 2 and 4

22

Which among the following rights are implicit under Art 19?

  1. Right against tapping of telephonic conversation
  2. Right to commercial advertisement
  3. Furling of National Flag
  4. Right to information
  5. Rights to strike

Choose the correct option:

A
1, 2 and 3
B
2, 3 and 4
C
1,2,3 and 4
D
All of the above

23

Which of the following are true for co-operative societies?

  1. The right to form co-operative societies is fundamental right.
  2. The promotion of co-operative societies is enshrined in Directive Principles of State Policy.
  3. Part IX-B of the constitution contains the provisions for the incorporation of co-operative societies.

Options:

A
2 only
B
1 and 2
C
All of the above
D
3 only

24

Under Article 21 of Indian Constitution,

  1. The Supreme Court has ruled that the protection under Article 21 should be available against arbitrary executive action but not legislative action.
  2. The Supreme Court has affirmed the right of prisoner to have necessities of life
  3. The fundamental right to life or personal liberty has been provided against state only.

Options:

A
1 only
B
2 and 3
C
All of the above
D
1 and 3

25

Consider the given statement(s):

  1. The first part of Article 22 do not cover arrest under the orders of a court, civil arrest, arrest on failure to pay the income tax, and deportation of an alien.
  2. The legislative power with regard to preventive detention is vested only in the Parliament.
  3. Under Article 22 (3), provisions of Article 22 (1) and Article 22 (2) shall not apply to an enemy alien.

Options:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
None of the above

26

Which of the following rights available under the Indian Constitution is/are not enjoyed by a foreigner residing in India?

  1. Right to Protection in respect of Conviction for offences
  2. Right to Freedom of profession
  3. Right to Education
  4. Right to Information

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
1 and 4
C
2 and 4
D
4 only

27

Consider the following statements regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act on co-operative societies

  1. The right to form co-operative societies is a Fundamental Right under Right to Freedom.
  2. Promotion of co-operative societies is a Directive Principle of State Policy.
  3. The Constitution provides for reservation for Scheduled Castes and women on co-operative society boards.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
1 and 2
B
2 only
C
2 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3

28

The State can impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of right of assembly on grounds of

  1. Sovereignty of India
  2. Integrity of India
  3. Public order
  4. Morality

Select the correct code:

A
1 and 2
B
1, 2 and 3
C
3 and 4
D
All of the above

29

Identify the correct statements.

  1. The political speeches or promises made for the conservation of the language of a section of the citizens does not amount to corrupt practice under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
  2. Article 30 is confined only to minorities.

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

30

Which of the following is/are true for the ex-post-facto law under the Article 20 of the Constitution?

  1. The enactment of such a law is prohibited for criminal laws and civil laws.
  2. The provision prohibits the trial as well as conviction under criminal law.
  3. The protection under this provision cannot be claimed in case of preventive detention or demanding security from a person.
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
3 only
D
2 and 3

31

The writ of mandamus cannot be issued

  1. against a private individual or body
  2. to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force
  3. against an inferior court, a tribunal or government
  4. to enforce a contractual obligation

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
2 and 3
C
1, 2 and 4
D
All of the above

32

Which of the following is/are true for ‘procedure established by law’ under Article 21 of the Constitution?

  1. The right to life and personal liberty of a person can be deprived by a law provided the procedure prescribed by that law is reasonable, fair and just.
  2. The protection under Article 21 is available only against arbitrary executive action.

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

33

The writ of certiorari could be issued against

  1. Judicial and quasi-judicial authorities
  2. Administrative authories
  3. Legislative bodies
  4. Private individuals

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
2 and 3
D
1, 3 and 4

34

The Part III of the Constitution carries two provisions which provide for the guaranteed right to compensation in case of

A
When the State acquires the property of a minority educational institution.
B
When the State acquires the land held by a person under his personal cultivation and the land is within the statutory ceiling limits.
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B

35

Which of the following are constitutionally saved from being challenged and invalidated on the ground of contravention of the fundamental rights conferred by Article 14 and Article 19?

  1. Extinguishment or modification of mining leases.
  2. Extinguishment or modification of rights of directors or shareholders of corporations.
  3. Amalgamation of corporations.
  4. Acquisition of estates and related rights by the State.
  5. Taking over the management of properties by the State.

Select the correct code:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
2, 3 and 4
D
All of the above

36

When a martial law is imposed in any area within the territory of India, the Parliament cannot make laws in which of the following matters?

A
To indemnify any government employee or any other person for any act done by him in relation with the maintenance or restoration of order in any area where martial law was in force.
B
To validate any sentence passed, punishment inflicted, forfeiture ordered or other act done under martial law in such area.
C
To protect the fundamental rights of the citizens as granted and enshrined in the constitution of the country.
D
The Parliament can make a law to authorize actions undertaken by military under extreme circumstances like war, invasion, insurrection, rebellion, riot or any violent resistance to law.

37

Which of the following is/are true for suspension of Fundamental Rights during a National Emergency?

  1. The Fundamental Rights guaranteed by Article 19 are suspended for the entire duration of Emergency.
  2. The suspension of other Fundamental Rights (except those guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21) may extend to the entire country or a part of it.
  3. The Fundamental Rights guaranteed by Article 19 are suspended operates only in case of External Emergency.

Select the correct code:

A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
All of the above

38

Which of the following would fall under the definition of state as defined in Article 12 of the constitution?

  1. National Human Rights Commission
  2. Supreme Court
  3. Steel Authority of India
  4. The National Council Of Educational Research and Training.

Select the correct using the code given below:

A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
2, 3 and 4
D
1, 3 and 4

39

Forcible conversions impinge upon which of the following rights guaranteed under Article 25 of the constitution?

A
Freedom of conscience
B
Right to profess
C
Right to practice
D
Right to propagate

40

Which of the following is true regarding Article 16?

  1. Equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the state.
  2. Religious and denominational institutions can reserve the employment in them for those professing the religion.
  3. It provides for reservation in matters of promotion.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3
B
1 and 2
C
2 and 3
D
1 and 3

41

The Constitution of India provided for 7 fundamental rights, which of the following is true for RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION ?

A
Article 23-24
B
Article 25-28
C
Article 29-30
D
Article 19-22

42

Consider the following regarding right to constituional remedies and identify which of the following is true?

  1. Right to move SC by appropriate proceeding for enforcement of the fundamental right is guaranteed.
  2. It can be invoked simply to determine the constitutionality of an executive order or a legislation.
  3. Jurisdiction of SC is original and exclusive.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 and 3

43

Consider the following statements about WRIT OF PROHIBITION and identify which of the statements is/are true?

  1. It refers to the order a court issues to a lower court or semi judicial body to transfer the case to another court of semi judicial body.
  2. Prohibition commands inactivity.
  3. It is available against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.
  4. Can be used against public official who is not vested with judicial function.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1, 2 and 4
D
1, 2, 3 and 4

44

Article 13 of the constitution of India declares that all laws inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be null and void. With reference to this which among the following is/are true?

  1. The power to declare a “Law” void and constitutional vests only with the Supreme Court.
  2. The term law in the above article includes only the law made by state legislatures and the ordinances issued either by the President or the state governors.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

45

Consider the following with respect to “Environmental Rights in India”

  1. Clauses dealing with environment protection are found in Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties.
  2. The Constitution of India originally adopted, did not contain any direct and specific provision regarding the protection of natural environment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

46

Which of the following writ is associated with the “legality of the claim of a person to a public office”?

  1. The writ of Habeas Corpus.
  2. The writ of Mandamus.
  3. The writ of Prohibition.
  4. The writ of Certiorari.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
I and II only
B
I and IV only
C
II and III only
D
None of the above

47

Simple majority of both the Houses of Parliament is used to amend which of the following:

  1. Delimitation of the constituencies.
  2. Extent of the executive power of the Union and States.
  3. Use of official language.
  4. Election to the Parliament.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
I and II only
B
II and IV only
C
I, III and IV only
D
I, II, III and IV

48

Match the following concepts with appropriate instances:

I. Equality of opportunity (i) Providing special incentives for women welfare
II. Affirmative action (ii) Every adult citizen has right to vote
III. Equal Rights (iii) Every child has right to education
A
I-i, II-ii,III-iii
B
I-iii; II-(i); III-ii
C
I-ii; II-I;III-iii
D
I-iii;II-ii; III-i

49

The Fundamental Rights contain special provisions in the interest of

  1. Women & children
  2. Socially backward classes
  3. Educationally backward classes

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
I only
B
II only
C
I and II only
D
All of the above

50

Which of the following parts of the Constitution is/are applicable to foreign nationals?

  1. Fundamental Duties
  2. Right to freedom of Speech
  3. Right to equality
  4. Protection in respect of conviction for offences

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
I and II
B
III only
C
III and IV
D
II, III and IV

51

Consider the following statements:

  1. Writs under article 32 can be enforced for violation of both fundamental as well as other statutory rights of citizens
  2. Writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is both original and exclusive in enforcing Fundamental Rights

Choose the correct code:

A
I Only
B
II Only
C
Both
D
None of the above

52

Consider the following about Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India:

  1. They are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy.
  2. They are absolute rights available to citizens of India.
  3. They can be curtailed or repealed by the parliament through a constitutional amendment act.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
I Only
B
I and II Only
C
III Only
D
None of the above

53

Match List I and List II:

List I (Writ) List II (Purpose)
A.Writ of Mandamus 1.Prohibition of an action
B.Writ of Injunction 2.Direction to an official for the performance of a duty
C.Writ of Certiorari 3.Trial of the right to an executive office
D.Writ of Quo Warranto jurisdiction 4.Transferring a case from lower court to a court of higher

Code:

A
2 1 4 3
B
1 2 3 4
C
3 4 2 1
D
4 3 1 2

54

Under Consumer Protection Act 1986, which one is not the right of the consumer?

A
Right to information regarding the quality, quality, purity of goods and the services.
B
Right to consumer education.
C
Right regarding public employment.
D
Right to choose by ensuring access to a variety of goods.

55

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution states “Equality before law and equal protection of law”. Read the following statements with respect to the provision of “Equal Protection of Law”?

  1. The concept is of British origin.
  2. It states - equality of treatment under equal circumstances.
  3. It denotes any form of discrimination between peoples is prohibited irrespective of their caste, creed, class, etc.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
Only II
B
I and II
C
II and III
D
All

56

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the rights of minorities to establish and administer their own educational institutions?

  1. To choose its governing body in whom the founder of the institute have faith and confidence to manage the affairs of the institution.
  2. To appoint teaching staff and also non-teaching staff, and to take action if there is dereliction of duty on the part of the employees.
  3. To admit eligible students of their choice and to set up a reasonable fee structure.
  4. To use its properties and assets for the benefit of the institution.

Codes:

A
A, B and C
B
A, B and D
C
B, C and D
D
All of them

57

According to the Right to Information Act 2005, there is a provision under which the Act is not applicable to certain organisations specified in the second schedule of the act. These organisations could be...

A
Organisations which are very sensitive in nature and are making secret investigations regarding corruption related cases.
B
Organisations which have been given the responsibility of getting the trail of Swiss Bank accounts and investigating the FERA cases.
C
Organisations which are established for intelligence and security work.
D
All the above.

58

Which of the following Fundamental Rights can be imposed against private individuals as well?

A
Article 15
B
Article 16
C
Article 14
D
Article 17

59

Freedom of Speech and Expression does not include:

  1. Right to propagate views of others.
  2. Right to tap telephonic conversation.
  3. Right to bandh.
  4. Freedom of silence.

Codes:

A
IV only
B
III only
C
II and III only
D
I and III only

60

Which of the following statements regarding fundamental rights is/are correct?

  1. Most of the fundamental rights are directly enforceable, while a few of them can be enforced on the basis of a law made for giving effect to them.
  2. Most of them are available against the arbitrary action of the State, with a few exceptions like those against the State’s action and against the action of private individuals.
  3. They are not absolute but qualified. The state can impose reasonable restrictions on them.

Codes:

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Only III
D
All of the above

61

Which of the following statements is are wrong?

  1. Article 18 prohibits the State from conferring military or academic distinction on anybody, whether a citizen or a foreigner.
  2. Under Article 18, a foreigner holding any office of profit or trust under the State cannot accept any title from any foreign State without the consent of the President.

Codes:

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both of the above
D
None of these

62

Consider the following about Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India

  1. They are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy
  2. They are absolute rights available to citizens of India
  3. They can be curtailed or repealed by the parliament through a constitutional amendment act.

Choose the correct code(s)

A
Only I is true
B
Both I and II are true
C
Only III is true
D
All are false

63

The Fundamental Rights do not prohibit the State from making special provisions in the interest of

  1. Women and children
  2. Socially backward classes
  3. Educationally backward classes

Choose the option:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 2
D
All of the above

64

Article 30 of the Constitution grants rights to minorities to establish and administer educational institutes. Which of the following statements regarding Minority educational institutes is/are correct?

  1. The right under Article 30 includes the right of a minority to impart education to its children in its own language.
  2. The institutions that seek only recognition or recognition as well as aid from the State are subject to the regulatory power of the state with regard to syllabus prescription, employment of teaching staff, etc.
  3. Only the institutions that neither seek recog-nition nor aid from the State are free to administer their affairs but are subject to operation of general laws like contract law, labour law, etc.

Codes:

A
I and II
B
I and III
C
II and III
D
All of the above.

65

Article 21 has received liberal interpretation from time to time after the decision of the Supreme Court in Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India. It now includes:

  1. Right to environment, free of danger of disease and infection.
  2. Right to go abroad.
  3. Right against custodial death.
  4. Right against solitary confinement.

Which of the above stated interpretations are correct?

A
Only I
B
I, III and IV
C
I and IV
D
All.

66

Consider the following statements about the Fundamental Rights (FRs):

  1. The right to move Supreme Court by appropriate proceedings for the enforcement of the FRs is guaranteed by the Constitution.
  2. The Supreme Court can issue writs for the enforcement of FRs as well as for any other purpose.
  3. The territorial jurisdiction of Supreme Court for the purpose of issuing writs is wider than that of High Courts.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A
I, II only
B
II, III only
C
I, III only
D
I, II, III all

67

Match the following:

List-I List-II
I.Habeas Corpus 1.Non-performance of public Duty.
II.Mandamus 2.Unlawful arrest and detention.
III.Quo Warranto 3.Exercise of power without Jurisdiction.
IV.Certiorari natural 4.Violation of justice.

Codes:

A
I-1, II-2, III-3, IV-4
B
I-2, II-1, III-4, IV-3
C
I-1, II-2, III-4, IV-3
D
I-2, II-1, III-3, IV-4

68

Consider the following statements about Fundamental Rights:

  1. The right to move Supreme Court for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights is guaranteed by the constitution.
  2. Both Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights as well as for any other purpose.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
I only
B
II only
C
Both
D
None.

69

In which of the following conditions a writ of Habeas corpus can be issued?

  1. When a person is detained and not produced before the Magistrate within 24 hours.
  2. When a person is arrested without any violation of any law.
  3. When a person is arrested under a law which is unconstitutional.
  4. When detention is done to harm the person or is malafide.

Codes:

A
I, II and III Only
B
I, II and IV Only
C
II, III and IV Only
D
All the above.

70

Consider the following statements:

  1. In case of enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is original and exclusive.
  2. Certiorari is issued by a higher court to a lower court on the grounds of excess of jurisdiction or lack of jurisdiction or error of law.
  3. Quo-Warranto can be issued to any public office, ministerial office and private office to enquire into the legality of a claim of a person to the office.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
I only
B
I and III only
C
II only
D
All.

71

Which of the following rights are declared by Indian Judiciary as part of Article 21?

  1. Right to free education upto 14 years of age.
  2. Right to speedy trial
  3. Right to Information
  4. Right of women to be treated with decency and dignity.
A
I and II only
B
I, II and III only
C
III and IV only
D
I, II, III and IV

72

Which of the below mentioned rights if violated comes under the writ jurisdiction of Supreme Court under Article 32?

  1. Right to privacy
  2. Right to vote
  3. Right to propagation of religion
  4. Free trade and commerce throughout India

Which of the provision given above comes under Constitutional remedies?

A
I, II, III and IV
B
I and III
C
I, II and IV
D
II and IV

73
Which of the following Fundamental Rights are available to Indian citizens but not to foreign citizens?
1.Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth 
2.Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
3.Protection of language, script and culture of minorities.
4.Right to elementary education.
Select the correct codes:

A
1, 3 and 4
B
1, 2 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
All of the above

74
In one of its judgements, the Supreme Court held that to force an individual to undergo polygraph, brain mapping and narco-analysis tests are violation of----------- the constitution.
A
Article 21 and Article 22
B
Article 21 and Article 20(1)
C
Article 21 and Article 20(2)
D
Article 21 and Article 20(3)

75

Regarding the Fundamental Rights embodied in the Constitution of India:

  1. Any executive order which violates the fundamental Rights can be declared void by any court in India.
  2. Restriction on the Religion can be imposed on the ground of Public order, morality and health.
  3. The Indian constitution has not guaranteed Rights of Property to its citizens.

The incorrect statement(s) is/are:

A
Only 2
B
1 and 2
C
1 and 3
D
Only 3

76

Which of the following rights are declared by the Judiciary as part of Article 21?

  1. Right to privacy.
  2. Right to health.
  3. Right against bonded labour.
  4. Right to information.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
2, 3 and 4 only
D
All of the above

77

In which of the following case Supreme court ruled for the first time that the Parliament cannot take away or abridge any of the Fundamental Rights which are ‘sacrosanct’ in nature?

A
Champakam Dorairajan case
B
Minerva Mills case
C
Golaknath case
D
Keshavananda Bharti case

78

Originally, Article 19 contained seven rights. But, the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property was deleted by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978 because it

A
Led to severe conflict between judiciary and the Parliament.
B
Gave rise to litigations that made judiciary overburden.
C
Increased public resentment.
D
Tied the hands of the government to prevent corruption.

79

Which of the following is not included in Art. 19 of constitution of India, pertaining to Right to freedom?

A
Right to reside in any part of India
B
Right to assemble peacefully and without arms
C
Right to strike
D
Right to move freely throughout the territory of India.

80

Consider the following statements in the context of minority provisions in Constitution of India:

  1. Constitution of India refers three types of minorities namely Religion, Ethnicity and Language.
  2. President may direct state at substantial situation that minority language in a state to recognize officially.
  3. Minorities have Fundamental Rights to establish educational institution to protect their identity.

Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?

A
I and II only
B
II and III only
C
I and III only
D
All of the above

81

According to B R Ambedkar, Which of the following right was known as heart and soul of Indian constitution?

A
Right to constitutional remedies
B
Right to equality
C
Right to religious freedom
D
Abolition of untouchability

82

Which of the following provisions were included in the constitution by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act?

  1. Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Art 20 and 21 cannot be suspended during National Emergency.
  2. Written recommendation of cabinet mandatory for president to declare National Emergency.
  3. Advice of the cabinet is not binding on the president.
  4. Right to property became a legal right.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
I andIII
B
II ANDIV
C
I, II, III
D
I, II, IV 89.

83

In the context of ongoing debate about the provision of safe drinking water in the country. Consider the following statement about the Right to Water and select the correct answer:

  1. The right to clean and safe drinking water and sanitation has been explicitly provided in the Constitution of India.
  2. UN Human Rights Council, in 2010, declared that the right to water and sanitation is a human right, equal to all other human rights, which implies that it is justiciable and enforceable.
  3. Supreme Court in Narmada Bachao Andolan vs Union of India (2000) case had said that “water is the basic need for the survival of human beings and is part of the right to life and human rights as enshrined in Article 21.

Codes:

A
I and II only
B
II and III only
C
I only
D
All of the above

84

Which of the following parts of the Constitution is/are applicable to foreign nationals?

  1. Fundamental Duties
  2. Right to freedom and Speech
  3. Right to equality

Choose the correct code(s)

A
I and II
B
III only
C
II and III
D
I, II and III

85

Consider the following statements regarding the Rights granted by the Constitution:

  1. Article 21 of the Constitution gives the Right to Life
  2. Life and liberty of any people could be taken away only through a rational and just legal process

Which of the above statement/s is/are true?

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None of the above

86

Which of the following rights has/has been included in the Fundamental Rights of the Constitution?

  1. Right against Exploitation
  2. Cultural and Educational Rights
  3. Right to Constitutional Remedies
  4. Right to Freedom
  5. Right to Freedom of Religion
  6. Right to Property

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
1, 2 and 5
B
2, 3 and 4
C
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
D
All of the above

87

Which of the following rights are the parts of Right to Freedom?

  1. Freedom of speech and expression
  2. Freedom of assembly without arms
  3. Freedom of movement throughout the territory of the country
  4. Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country of India and the freedom to practice any profession

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
1, 2 and 3
B
1, 2
C
1, 2 and 4
D
All of the above

88

Which of the following has the right to interpret the Constitution?

A
Only the Supreme Court
B
Only the High Court
C
Both the Supreme Court and the High Court
D
None of the above

89

Consider the following statements regarding the Freedom of Speech & Expression:

  1. Under the Freedom of Speech & Expression, citizens have the right to speak, write and express themselves through the different form of arts
  2. Letting others speak, hold discussion and establish dialogue independently develops everybody's personality and ideology

Which of the above statements is/are true?

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
1, 2
D
Neither 1, nor 2

90

Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights:

  1. Citizens don't have the right to assemble peacefully, hold meeting, and take out procession on any matter
  2. If found guilty of violating any law, citizens could be deprived of their right to life and personal freedom

Which of the above statements is/are true?

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
1, 2
D
None of them

91

Under the Fundamental Rights, the Constitution provides what types of rights to the minorities?

  1. Educational Rights
  2. Political Rights
  3. Cultural Rights
  4. Economic Rights

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
1, 4
B
2, 3, 4
C
1,3
D
1, 2, 3, 4

92

Which of the following Rights had been described by B. R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?

A
Right against exploitation
B
Right to equality
C
Right to freedom
D
Right to Constitutional remedies

93

Consider the following statements:

  1. Fundamental Rights are above any activities and decisions taken by the Legislature, the Executive and the Government
  2. Only the Supreme Court of India has the right to give order, pronounce judgment and issue writ regarding the Fundamental Rights

Which of the above statements is/are true?

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
1, 2
D
None of the above

94

Match the following:

List-I List-II
(i) Habeas Corpus 1. Non-performance of public Duty.
(ii) Mandamus 2. Unlawful arrest and detention.
(iii) Quo Warranto 3. Exercise of power without Jurisdiction.
(iv) Certiorari 4. Violation of natural justice.

Codes:

A
i-1, ii-2, iii-3, iv-4
B
i-2, ii-1, iii-4, iv-3
C
i-1, ii-2, iii-4, iv-3
D
i-2, ii-1, iii-3, iv-4

95

Which of these writs can be issued both against public and private person?

  1. Habeas Corpus
  2. Mandamus
  3. Certiorari
  4. Prohibition

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
Only I
B
Only I and II
C
Only I, II and III
D
All of the above

96

Fundamental Rights are fundamental because

A
They are natural rights guaranteed from birth.
B
They are part of covenants of civil rights of United Nations.
C
They are part of fundamental law of the land that is Constitution.
D
All of the above.

97

Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of

  1. Religion
  2. Race
  3. Caste
  4. Sex
  5. Place of birth
  6. Descent
  7. Residence

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I, II, III, VI and VII only
B
I, II, III and IV only
C
I, II, III, IV and V only
D
All of the above

98

State can impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of rights provided in Article 19 only on the grounds of

  1. Sovereignty and integrity of India
  2. Security of the state
  3. Public order
  4. Friendly relations with neighbor states
  5. Decency or morality
  6. Contempt of court
  7. Defamation
  8. Incitement of offence

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I, II, III only
B
I, II, III and IV only
C
I, II, III, V, VI, VII and VIII only
D
I, II, III, IV and V only

99

Which of the following constitute limitation on religious freedom provided in Article 25 of the Constitution?

  1. Public order, morality and health.
  2. Other provisions of Part-III of the constitution.
  3. Matters related with Social Reforms.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I only
B
I and II only
C
I, II and III only
D
I and III only

100

Which of the cases are related to subject matter of Article 29 and 30

  1. St. Stephens college vs. University of Delhi.
  2. TMA Pai foundations and Others vs. State of Karnataka.
  3. Islamic academy of Education vs. State of Karnataka.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
I only
B
I and II only
C
I, II and III
D
I and III only

101

Consider the following with respect to Fundamental Rights:

  1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth is available to both citizens and non citizens.
  2. Right to elementary education is available to all the people whether citizens or foreigners from any country.

Select the correct answer from the code below:

A
Only I is correct
B
Only II is correct
C
Both are correct
D
Both are incorrect

102

Which of the following is true with regards to Fundamental Rights in democratic form of polity?

A
They ensure protection of minority from abuse of majority.
B
Rights ensure equality of social status, economic opportunity and political participation.
C
Democracy without rights is null and void.
D
All of these

103

Which of the following Fundamental Rights can be imposed against private individuals as well?

A
Article 15
B
Article 16
C
Article 14
D
Article 17

104

Consider the following about Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India

  1. They are meant for promoting the ideal of social and economic democracy
  2. They are absolute rights available to citizens of India
  3. They can be curtailed or repealed by the parliament through a constitutional amendment act.

Choose the correct code(s)

A
Only I is true
B
Both I and II are true
C
Only III is true
D
All are false

105

Why fundamental rights are ‘Fundamental’ in nature.

A
They are available to all citizens irrespective of their identity
B
They cannot be amended by parliament because they form the basic structure of the Constitution
C
Because they are guaranteed and protected by the Constitution, which is fundamental law of the land.
D
None of the above

106

Consider the following statements:

  1. Writs under article 32 can be enforced for violation of both fundamental as well as other statutory rights of citizens
  2. Writ jurisdiction of Supreme Court is both original and exclusive in enforcing Fundamental Rights

Choose the correct code(s)

A
Only I is true
B
Only II is true
C
Both are true
D
Both are false

107

The Fundamental Rights do not prohibit the State from making special provisions in the interest of

  1. Women & children
  2. Socially backward classes
  3. Educationally backward classes
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 2
D
All of the above

108

Reasonable restrictions can be imposed by the ‘State” on the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression on which of the following grounds

  1. Economic security
  2. decency or morality
  3. contempt of court
  4. defamation or incitement to on offence

Choose the correct option:

A
1 and 2
B
2 only
C
1 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4

109

Which writ is issued by the higher courts to lower courts or tribunals to transmit to them the record of proceedings pending with them for scrutiny and if necessary for quashing the same?

A
Mandamus
B
Prohibition
C
Quo Warranto
D
Certiorari

110

Which of the following statement are true about Article 32?

  1. Dr. Ambedkar called Article 32 “the very soul of the Constitution and the very heart of it”.
  2. The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 32 is a basic feature of the Constitution.
  3. Article 32 can be invoked to determine the constitutionality of an executive order or a legislation
  4. The Parliament may, by law, empower any other court without prejudice to the powers of the Supreme Court to exercise within the local limits of its jurisdiction all or any of the powers exercisable by the Supreme Court.

Choose the correct option:

A
1 and 2
B
3 and 4
C
1, 2 and 4
D
All of the above

111

Which fundamental rights are available only to the citizens of India?

  1. Article 14
  2. Article 15
  3. Article 25
  4. Article 29

Choose the correct option:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 4
C
1, 3 and 4
D
All of the above

112

The Fundamental Rights are available against the excesses of “the State” as defined in Article 12, the term "state" includes:

  1. Executive and legislative organs of the Union government.
  2. Judicial branch of the Union government
  3. Municipalities, panchayats, district boards, improvement trusts
  4. Private persons

Choose the correct option:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above

113

Under Article 20, which among the following statements is incorrect?

A
1 and 2no person shall be punished for the same offence more than once
B
no law shall declare any action as illegal from a backdate
C
no person shall be asked to give evidence against himself or herself
D
no person can be arrested simply out of an apprehension that he or she is likely to engage in unlawful activity

114

What is true about right to constitutional Remedies?

  1. It gives a citizen the right to approach a High Court or the Supreme Court to get any of the fundamental rights restored in case of its violation.
  2. The Supreme Court has ruled that where relief through High Court is available, the party should first move the high court.

Choose the correct option:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

115

Which statement(s) is /are correct about Fundamental Rights?

  1. Fundamental Rights are given to citizens as well as aliens.
  2. All the Fundamental Rights can be suspended by Presidential Proclamation during the emergency.
  3. Fundamental Rights can be waived off by an individual
  4. Directive Principles, in general, cannot override the expressed provisions of Fundamental Rights

Choose the correct option:

A
All of the above
B
1, 2 and 3
C
1 and 4
D
1, 2 and 4

116

Which among the following rights are implicit under Art 19?

  1. Right against tapping of telephonic conversation
  2. Right to commercial advertisement
  3. Furling of National Flag
  4. Right to information
  5. Rights to strike

Choose the correct option:

A
1, 2 and 3
B
2, 3 and 4
C
1,2,3 and 4
D
All of the above

117

Which of the following are true for co-operative societies?

  1. The right to form co-operative societies is fundamental right.
  2. The promotion of co-operative societies is enshrined in Directive Principles of State Policy.
  3. Part IX-B of the constitution contains the provisions for the incorporation of co-operative societies.

Options:

A
2 only
B
1 and 2
C
All of the above
D
3 only

118

Under Article 21 of Indian Constitution,

  1. The Supreme Court has ruled that the protection under Article 21 should be available against arbitrary executive action but not legislative action.
  2. The Supreme Court has affirmed the right of prisoner to have necessities of life
  3. The fundamental right to life or personal liberty has been provided against state only.

Options:

A
1 only
B
2 and 3
C
All of the above
D
1 and 3

119

Consider the given statement(s):

  1. The first part of Article 22 do not cover arrest under the orders of a court, civil arrest, arrest on failure to pay the income tax, and deportation of an alien.
  2. The legislative power with regard to preventive detention is vested only in the Parliament.
  3. Under Article 22 (3), provisions of Article 22 (1) and Article 22 (2) shall not apply to an enemy alien.

Options:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
None of the above

120

Which of the following rights available under the Indian Constitution is/are not enjoyed by a foreigner residing in India?

  1. Right to Protection in respect of Conviction for offences
  2. Right to Freedom of profession
  3. Right to Education
  4. Right to Information

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
1 and 4
C
2 and 4
D
4 only

121

Consider the following statements regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act on co-operative societies

  1. The right to form co-operative societies is a Fundamental Right under Right to Freedom.
  2. Promotion of co-operative societies is a Directive Principle of State Policy.
  3. The Constitution provides for reservation for Scheduled Castes and women on co-operative society boards.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
1 and 2
B
2 only
C
2 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3

122

The State can impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of right of assembly on grounds of

  1. Sovereignty of India
  2. Integrity of India
  3. Public order
  4. Morality

Select the correct code:

A
1 and 2
B
1, 2 and 3
C
3 and 4
D
All of the above

123

Identify the correct statements.

  1. The political speeches or promises made for the conservation of the language of a section of the citizens does not amount to corrupt practice under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
  2. Article 30 is confined only to minorities.

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

124

Which of the following is/are true for the ex-post-facto law under the Article 20 of the Constitution?

  1. The enactment of such a law is prohibited for criminal laws and civil laws.
  2. The provision prohibits the trial as well as conviction under criminal law.
  3. The protection under this provision cannot be claimed in case of preventive detention or demanding security from a person.
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
3 only
D
2 and 3

125

The writ of mandamus cannot be issued

  1. against a private individual or body
  2. to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force
  3. against an inferior court, a tribunal or government
  4. to enforce a contractual obligation

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
2 and 3
C
1, 2 and 4
D
All of the above

126

Which of the following is/are true for ‘procedure established by law’ under Article 21 of the Constitution?

  1. The right to life and personal liberty of a person can be deprived by a law provided the procedure prescribed by that law is reasonable, fair and just.
  2. The protection under Article 21 is available only against arbitrary executive action.

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

127

The writ of certiorari could be issued against

  1. Judicial and quasi-judicial authorities
  2. Administrative authories
  3. Legislative bodies
  4. Private individuals

Select the correct code:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
2 and 3
D
1, 3 and 4

128

The Part III of the Constitution carries two provisions which provide for the guaranteed right to compensation in case of

A
When the State acquires the property of a minority educational institution.
B
When the State acquires the land held by a person under his personal cultivation and the land is within the statutory ceiling limits.
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B

129

Which of the following are constitutionally saved from being challenged and invalidated on the ground of contravention of the fundamental rights conferred by Article 14 and Article 19?

  1. Extinguishment or modification of mining leases.
  2. Extinguishment or modification of rights of directors or shareholders of corporations.
  3. Amalgamation of corporations.
  4. Acquisition of estates and related rights by the State.
  5. Taking over the management of properties by the State.

Select the correct code:

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
2, 3 and 4
D
All of the above

130

When a martial law is imposed in any area within the territory of India, the Parliament cannot make laws in which of the following matters?

A
To indemnify any government employee or any other person for any act done by him in relation with the maintenance or restoration of order in any area where martial law was in force.
B
To validate any sentence passed, punishment inflicted, forfeiture ordered or other act done under martial law in such area.
C
To protect the fundamental rights of the citizens as granted and enshrined in the constitution of the country.
D
The Parliament can make a law to authorize actions undertaken by military under extreme circumstances like war, invasion, insurrection, rebellion, riot or any violent resistance to law.

131

Which of the following is/are true for suspension of Fundamental Rights during a National Emergency?

  1. The Fundamental Rights guaranteed by Article 19 are suspended for the entire duration of Emergency.
  2. The suspension of other Fundamental Rights (except those guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21) may extend to the entire country or a part of it.
  3. The Fundamental Rights guaranteed by Article 19 are suspended operates only in case of External Emergency.

Select the correct code:

A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
All of the above