FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
Q1. Consider the following statements:
Fundamental Rights are enforceable against both State and private individuals.
Fundamental Rights are automatically suspended during a National Emergency.
Parliament can modify Fundamental Rights through a Constitutional Amendment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Article 14:
Article 14 permits classification based on intelligible differentia.
Article 14 guarantees equality of outcome.
Both Indian citizens and foreign nationals are entitled to equality before law under Article 14.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Article 19:
Only Indian citizens can claim rights under Article 19.
The rights under Article 19 are available even during a National Emergency (except Article 19).
Right to form associations includes the right to form unions.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q4. Consider the following statements about the Right against Exploitation:
Prohibition of child labour is a Fundamental Right under Article 24.
Forced labour is punishable even if some payment is made.
Begar is prohibited only in the public sector.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q5. Consider the following statements about Cultural and Educational Rights:
Minorities of India can be linguistic or religious groups.
Article 29 applies only to minorities, while Article 30 applies to both minorities and non-minorities.
Minority institutions receive special protection from discrimination in grants-in-aid.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q6. Consider the following statements:
Article 32 is a fundamental right in itself.
Article 32 gives Supreme Court power to issue writs.
Article 32 can be suspended by President under Article 359.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Q7. With reference to writs in India, consider the following statements:
Habeas Corpus can be issued even against private individuals.
Mandamus cannot be issued against the President of India.
Prohibition is issued by a higher court to a lower court.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q8. Consider the following statements:
Right to life includes the right to speedy trial.
Right to education is now a fundamental right for children up to age 14.
Right to property is a fundamental right under Article 31A.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q9. Consider the following statements related to Preventive Detention:
Parliament has exclusive power to make laws regarding preventive detention.
A detained person must be informed of grounds for detention.
A detained person has the right to legal representation.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q10. Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights:
If a law violates a Fundamental Right and aims to implement a Directive Principle, it is unconstitutional.
42nd Amendment gave precedence to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights in certain cases.
Right to Education emerged from harmonising DPSPs and Fundamental Rights.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer Key
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