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Fundamental Rights

19 questions in Indian Polity.

Asked in 2026, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1995

2026 · Q79Indian PolityFundamental Rightsmoderate

‘X’ was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term ‘law’ as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. ‘X’ explained that the meaning of the term ‘law’ in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. ‘Y’ pointed out that the term ‘law’ in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which ‘X’ was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below :

  1. (a)‘X’ is correct in the interpretation of law, including the view on non-inclusion of custom.
  2. (b)The view of ‘Y’ that ‘law’ included custom is not correct.
  3. (c)The views of both ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are correct.
  4. (d)The view of only ‘Y’ is correct.
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Official answer(d) The view of only ‘Y’ is correct.

2023 · Q77Indian PolityFundamental Rightsdifficult

Consider the following statements : 1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. 2. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention. 3. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence. How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a)Only one
  2. (b)Only two
  3. (c)All three
  4. (d)None
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Official answer(b) Only two

2018 · Q92Indian PolityFundamental Rightseasy

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement ?

  1. (a)Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
  2. (b)Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
  3. (c)Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
  4. (d)Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
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Official answer(c) Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III

2017 · Q97Indian PolityFundamental Rightseasy

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1, 2 and 4 only
  2. (b)2, 3 and 4 only
  3. (c)1 and 4 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(c) 1 and 4 only

2004 · Q63Indian PolityFundamental Rightseasy

Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (A) Article 14 (B) Article 15 (C) Article 16 (D) Article 17 List II 1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them 2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India 3. “Untouchability” is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden 4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State Codes: A B C D

  1. (a)2 4 1 3
  2. (b)3 1 4 2
  3. (c)2 1 4 3
  4. (d)3 4 1 2
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Official answer(c) 2 1 4 3

2002 · Q18Indian PolityFundamental Rightsmoderate

Match List I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Article) A. Article 16(2) B. Article 29(2) C. Article 30(1) D. Article 31(1) List II (Provisions) 1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law 2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste 3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice 4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them Codes:

  1. (a)A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
  2. (b)A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
  3. (c)A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
  4. (d)A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
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Official answer(a) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

1996 · Q64Indian PolityFundamental Rightsmoderate

Consider the following statements: No one can be compelled to sing the National Anthem since I. It will be violative of the Right to freedom of speech and expression. II. It will be violative of the Right to freedom of conscience and practise and propagation of religion. III. There is no legal provision obliging any one to sing the National Anthem. Of these statements

  1. (a)I and II are correct
  2. (b)II and III are correct
  3. (c)I, II and III are correct
  4. (d)None is correct
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Official answer(c) I, II and III are correct