UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Fundamental Rights and Duties Question Bank

done Fundamental Right Total Questions - 85

• question_answer1)

  Consider the following statements:

  In view of Article 20 of the Constitution of India, no person accused of an offence can be com- palled to:

  1. Give his signature or thumb impression for identification.

  2. Give oral testimony either in or out of the court.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1 done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The writ of mandamus is available not only against judicial authorities but also against administrative authorities.

  2. The writ of prohibition is issued only against judicial or quasi-judicial authorities.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India for reservation in the matters of promotion in the services under the state in favour of the scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes.

  2. As per provisions of the Constitution of India, for getting reservation for the appointments and posts under the state, a class must be backward and should not be adequately represented in the services under the state.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer4)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. A Constitutional amendment inserting a regulation in the Ninth Schedule can be challenge on the ground of violation of basic structure of the Constitution.

  2. Any legislation enacted by Parliament cannot be successfully challenged for affecting the basic structure of the Constitution.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Which one of the following pairs is not correct matched?
  A)
  Freedom of speech and expression -           Include the freedom of Press done clear
  B)
  Freedom of conscience                             -           Include the right to wear and carry kirpans by Sikhs done clear
  C)
  Right to personal liberty                           -                       Include the right to carry on any trade or business done clear
  D)
  Right to equality                                     -           Include the principle of natural justice done clear
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  Assertion (A): The principle of equality before law means that there should be equality of treatment under equal circumstances.

  Reason (R): All persons are not equal by nature, attainment or circumstances.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer7)

  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 codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4                                 done clear
  D)
   1 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  List- I (Writs)		List- II (Ground)
  1.	Habeas Corpus	1.	Non-performance of public duties
  2.	Mandamus	2.	Unlawful detention
  3.	Quo-Warranto	3.	Correctional directions to subordinate courts
  4.	Certiorari	4.	Unlawful occupation of public office

  Codes:
  A)
  A-3       B-4       C-1       D-2       done clear
  B)
  A-2       B-1       C-4       D-2 done clear
  C)
  A-3       B-1       C-4       D-2       done clear
  D)
  A-2       B-4       C-1       D-3 done clear
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• question_answer9)
  As far as the Armed Forces are concerned, the Fundamental Rights granted under Articles 14 and 19 of Constitution are:
  A)
   Not available at all done clear
  B)
   Available to the Armed Forces but not to other forces done clear
  C)
   Available only at the discretion of the Chief of the Army staff done clear
  D)
   Available only according to law made by Parliament done clear
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• question_answer10)
  In Indian Constitution, the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is vested only in:
  A)
   The Supreme Court done clear
  B)
   The High Courts done clear
  C)
   The Subordinate Courts done clear
  D)
   The Supreme Court and the High Courts done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Which of the following rights is not explicitly mentioned in the Fundamental Rights but has been upheld to be so by several pronouncements of the Supreme Court?
  A)
   Equity before law done clear
  B)
   Right to non-discrimination in public employment done clear
  C)
   Right to form associations or unions done clear
  D)
   Right to freedom of Press done clear
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• question_answer12)

  Which of the following statements are true with regard to the Fundamental Rights of the minorities in educational matters?

  1. The minority has only the right to administer the educational institutions.

  2. The minority has the right to establish and administer educational institutions.

  3. The right is absolute and not subject to any restriction.

  4. Reasonable restrictions may be imposed to promote efficiency and prevent maladministration.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 4 done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4                                 done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  A)
   Article 15          -           Special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes. done clear
  B)
   Article 22          -           Safeguards under preventive Detentions done clear
  C)
   Article 20          -           Immunity from double punishment done clear
  D)
   Article 16          -           Discriminations in favour of women in service under the state done clear
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• question_answer14)
                                 

  Which of the following statements is/are correct of the writ of prohibition?

  1. It is an order issued by a higher court commanding a lower court to cease from proceeding in some matters not within its jurisdiction.

  2. It can be claimed by an aggrieved party as a matter of right.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  List- I (provisions)		List- II (contained In)
  A.	Liberty of thought and expression	Right to freedom
  B.	Freedom of speech and expression	Cultural and educations rights
  C.	Making special provision for women and children	Preamble
  D.	Protection of interest of minorities	Protection of life and liberty
  		Right to equality

  Codes:
  A)
  A-3       B-1       C-5       D-2 done clear
  B)
  A-2       B-5       C-4       D-1 done clear
  C)
  A-3       B-5       C-4       D-2 done clear
  D)
  A-2       B-4       C-5       D-1 done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Under the Indian Constitution, which one of the following is not a specific ground on which the State can place restrictions on freedom of religion?
  A)
   Public order                   done clear
  B)
   Morality done clear
  C)
   Social Justice                done clear
  D)
   Health done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The scope of 'life and personal liberty', as envisaged in Article 21 of the Constitution of India, has expanded considerably over the years. Which one of the following can still not be subject of this protection?
  A)
   The Right to good health done clear
  B)
   The Right of a bonded labour to rehabilitation after release done clear
  C)
   The Right, under a settlement, to claim bonus or dearness allowance done clear
  D)
   The Right to livelihood by means which are not illegal, immoral or opposed to public policy done clear
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• question_answer18)

  Assertion (A): Preventive Detention is included in the chapter on Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India.

  Reason (R): The Constitution has vested the legislative power with regard to preventive detention in the Parliament only and the State Legislatures have no authority in this regard.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Which of the following is not included in Article 19 of the Constitution of India, pertaining to the Right to Freedom?
  A)
   Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India done clear
  B)
   Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions done clear
  C)
   Right to form associations or unions done clear
  D)
   Right to assemble peaceably and without arms done clear
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• question_answer20)

  Consider the following statements:

  The 'State' under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution includes:

  1. The Government and Parliament of India.

  2. The Government and legislature of the states.

  3. Local authorities or other authorities within the territories of India or under the control of Government of India.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 done clear
  C)
   2 and 3            done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. Ambedkar as 'the heart and soul' of the Constitution?
  A)
   Right to equality                         done clear
  B)
   Right against exploitation done clear
  C)
   Right to constitutional remedies           done clear
  D)
   Right to freedom of religion done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Which one of the following freedoms is not guaranteed by the Constitution of India?
  A)
   Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property done clear
  B)
   Freedom to move freely throughout the country done clear
  C)
   Freedom to assemble peaceably and without arms                                       done clear
  D)
   Freedom to practice any trade or profession                                               done clear
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• question_answer23)

  Assertion (A): One of the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution is the Rule of Law.

  Reason (R): The Constitution of India has guaranteed to every citizen the equality before law and has recognized the judiciary as the unfailing guardian of the rights of people.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A                     done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A                  done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false                                                                              done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true    done clear
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• question_answer24)
                                                                            Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  List- I (cases)		List- II
  A.	Indra sawhney case	1.	Power of parliament to amend part III of the constitution upheld
  B.	Minerva case	2.	Procedure Established by law
  C.	Gopalan case	3.	Reservation for backward classes
  D.	Shankari Prasad case	4.	Revival of judicial review

  Codes:
  A)
  A-3       B-1       C-2       D-4       done clear
  B)
  A-2       B-4       C-3       D-1 done clear
  C)
  A-3       B-4       C-2       D-1 done clear
  D)
  A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4 done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Which one of the following is the correct statement? Right to privacy as a Fundamental Right is implicit in:
  A)
   The Right to Freedom                   done clear
  B)
   The Right to Personal Liberty done clear
  C)
   The Right to Equality                    done clear
  D)
   The Right Against Exploitation done clear
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• question_answer26)

  Assertion (A): An accused person cannot be compelled to give his thumb impression.

  Reason (R):  An accused person cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Right to Education is a fundamental right emanating from right to:
  A)
   Freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 done clear
  B)
   Culture and education under Articles 29 and 30 done clear
  C)
   Life and personal liberty under Article 21 done clear
  D)
   Equality before law and equal protection of the laws under Article 14 done clear
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• question_answer28)
  The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the fundamental rights. Which one of the following shall not be construed as law for this purpose?
  A)
   Ordinance                     done clear
  B)
   Bye-law done clear
  C)
   Rule                            done clear
  D)
   Constitutional amendment done clear
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• question_answer29)
  On which one of the following freedoms, can reasonable restrictions be imposed on the ground of the security of the state?
  A)
   Speech and expression                   done clear
  B)
   Peaceful assembly done clear
  C)
   Association or union                    done clear
  D)
   Movement done clear
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• question_answer30)

  Which of the following are mentioned under separate Articles in Part III of the Constitution of India pertaining to Fundamental Rights?

  1. Abolition of untouchability

  2. Abolition of tides

  3. Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion

  4. Protection of interest of minorities

  Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   3 and 4            done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer31)
  Fundamental rights guaranteed in the Indian Constitution can be suspended only by:
  A)
   A proclamation of national emergency    done clear
  B)
   An Act passed by the Parliament done clear
  C)
   An amendment of the Constitution       done clear
  D)
   The judicial decisions of the Supreme Court done clear
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• question_answer32)
  The Right to Property was converted into a legal right from a Fundamental Right, because it:
  A)
   Tied the hands of the government to prevent corruption done clear
  B)
   Gave rise to litigations that made judiciary overburden done clear
  C)
   Led to severe conflict between judiciary and the Parliament done clear
  D)
   Increased public resentment done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  List- I (writ)		List- II (purpose)
  A.	Writ of mandamus	1.	Prohibition of an action
  B.	Writ of injunction	2.	Direction to the official for the performance of a duty
  C.	Writ of certiorari	3.	Trial of the right to title or elective office
  D.	Writ of quo- warrant	4.	Transferring of a case from lower court to a court of higher jurisdiction

  Codes:
  A)
  A-2       B-1       C-4       D-3 done clear
  B)
  A-1       B-2       C-3       D-4 done clear
  C)
  A-3       B-4       C-2       D-1       done clear
  D)
  A-4       B-3       C-1       D-2 done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Under Article 22 of the Constitution of India, with the exception of certain provisions stated therein, what is the maximum period for detention of a person under preventive detention?
  A)
   2 months                      done clear
  B)
   3 months done clear
  C)
   4 months                      done clear
  D)
   6 months done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Which one of me following Fundamental Rights is guaranteed only to the citizens of India and not to the foreigners living in India?
  A)
   Equably before law and equal protection of laws done clear
  B)
   Freedom of speech and expression done clear
  C)
   Right to life and liberty done clear
  D)
   Right to the freedom of religion done clear
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• question_answer36)

  The Supreme Court has increased the ambit of the Right to Life (Article 21) to include which of the following?

  1. Right to life includes the Right to live with dignity

  2. Right to life includes the Right to livelihood

  3. Right to life includes the Right to receive minimum wages

  4. Right to life includes the Right to guaranteed employment for 100 days in a year

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   Only 4              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer37)
  In accordance with the text of the Constitution, a reasonable restriction in the interest of 'sover- eignty and integrity' of India can be imposed on the right to:
  A)
   Freedom of speech and expression done clear
  B)
   Move freely throughout the territory of India done clear
  C)
   Reside and settle in any part of the territory of India done clear
  D)
   Carry on any occupation, trade or business done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Which one of the following is the best justification for the affirmative action policies in India?
  A)
   The principle of non-discrimination       done clear
  B)
   The principle of equal opportunity done clear
  C)
   The principle of group disadvantage       done clear
  D)
   The principle of radical redistribution done clear
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• question_answer39)

  Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution recognizes the supremacy of judiciary.

  Reason (R): The question as to what constitutes a reasonable restriction on fundamental rights is to be determined by the courts of law.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Under the term "Double Jeopardy" implied in Article 20 of the Constitution of India, a person:
  A)
   Convicted by a court of law cannot be punished under departmental proceedings for the same offence. done clear
  B)
   Punished departmentally cannot be prosecuted in a court of law for the same offence. done clear
  C)
   Shall not be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. done clear
  D)
   Cannot be subjected to proceedings in civil courts for disobedience of an injunction along with criminal proceedings. done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Reservation of seats in educational institutions in favour of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is governed by:
  A)
   Article 15 of the Constitution            done clear
  B)
   Article 16 of the Constitution done clear
  C)
   Article 29 of the Constitution            done clear
  D)
   Article 14 of the Constitution done clear
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• question_answer42)

  What is the correct sequence of the following?

  1. Scheduled Castes Order

  2. Untouchability Offences Act

  3. Protection of Civil Rights Act

  4. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   3, 4, 1, 2                                  done clear
  B)
   4, 1, 2, 3 done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3, 4                                  done clear
  D)
   2, 3, 4, 1 done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  A)

  Right to Equality

  -

  Includes the principle of natural justice

  done clear
  B)

  Right to personal liberty

  -

  Includes right to livelihood

  done clear
  C)

  Protections available to an accused person

  -

  Includes protection against ex-post facto laws in civil matters

  done clear
  D)

  Protections against arrest and detention

  -

  Includes right to consult and to be defended by a legal practitioner of one's choice

  done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Which of the following fundamental rights cannot be suspended during emergency?
  A)
   Freedom under Article 19 done clear
  B)
   Right to constitutional remedies under Articles 32 and 226 done clear
  C)
   Rights under Articles 21 and 22 done clear
  D)
   Rights under Articles 20 and 21 done clear
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• question_answer45)

  Assertion (A): Speaking on Article 32 in the Constituent Assembly, Dr. Ambedkar described the Article as the very soul of the Constitution.

  Reason (R): Article 32 provides effective remedies against violation of fundamental rights.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Which of the following statements about the right to freedom of religion is not correct?
  A)
   The State can regulate the economic, financial, political or other secular activities which may be associated with religious practices. done clear
  B)
   Restrictions can be imposed on the right to freedom of religion on grounds of maintenance of public order, morality or health. done clear
  C)
   Every religious denomination has the right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes,                                                                   done clear
  D)
   Funds appropriated by a religious denomination for promoting and maintaining a particular religion are taxable. done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Through which provisions does the Constitution of India explicitly prohibits racial discrimination in India?
  A)
   Articles 14 and 17                        done clear
  B)
   Articles 17 and 23 done clear
  C)
   Articles 15 and 16                       done clear
  D)
   Article 17 only done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Which one of the following rights cannot be inferred from Article 21 of the Constitution?
  A)
   Right against inhuman treatment          done clear
  B)
   Right against delayed execution done clear
  C)
   Right against solitary confinement         done clear
  D)
   Right to form association done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
  A)
  Writ of habeas corpus      -           Available against private individuals as well done clear
  B)
  Writ of Quo - warranto    -           Available against subordinate courts only done clear
  C)
  Writ of certiorari              -           Available against autonomous bodies only done clear
  D)
  Writ of prohibition           -           Available against public servants only done clear
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• question_answer50)

  Assertion (A): Education is the fundamental right of every child between the age of 6 and 14 years.

  Reason (R): The 84th Constitutional Amendment Act provided for right to education.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is available to both the citizens and aliens?
  A)
   The right to equality of opportunity in public employment done clear
  B)
   The right to freedoms under Article 19 done clear
  C)
   Cultural and educational rights done clear
  D)
   The right to equality before law done clear
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• question_answer52)

  Which of the following are not included in the right to freedom of religion in the Constitution of India?

  1. Freedom of conscience and the right to practice and propagate religion

  2. Levying of taxes or use of funds of the Government for the promotion or maintenance of any religion

  3. Establishment and maintenance of religious and charitable institutions

  4. Imparting of religious instruction in any Government maintained institution

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2                        done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                                 done clear
  D)
   2 and 4             done clear
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• question_answer53)
                            Which one of the under mentioned rights is guaranteed to citizens as right to freedom under Article 19?
  A)
   The right to vote done clear
  B)
   The right to citizenship done clear
  C)
   The right to contest an election done clear
  D)
   The right to assemble peaceably and without arms done clear
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• question_answer54)

  Assertion (A): In Minerva Mills v. Union of India, Art.31 C as amended by the Constitution (Forty second Amendment) Act, 1976 was held invalid.

  Reason (R): The amendment of Art. 31 C destroyed the basic structure of the Constitution.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer55)

  Which of the following are the grounds on which discrimination of citizens for admission into educational institutions is constitutionally prohibited?

  1. Religion and Race

  2. Sex and Place of birth

  3. Nationality and Colour

  4. Age and Nativity

  Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2, 3 and 4     done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Which one of the following is the correct association?
  A)
   Indra Sawhney Case      -           Basic structure of the Constitution done clear
  B)
   Minerva Mills Case         -           Invocation of Article 356 done clear
  C)
   Menaka Gandhi Case     -           Just, fair and reasonable procedure of law done clear
  D)
   Gopalan Case               -           Financial Emergency done clear
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• question_answer57)

  Assertion (A): An accused person has been guaranteed the right to be informed of the nature and cause of accusation.

  Reason (R): The accused person can get his conviction quashed upon vague and obscure charges.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  List- I (writ)		List-II (matter in dispute)
  A.	Hableas corpus	Appointment of a university teacher
  B.	Mandamus	Custody of a child by parents
  C.	Quo- warranto	Violation of natural justice
  D.	Certiorari	Refund of money illegally collected as cess by taxing authority

  A)
          A-1       B-3       C-2       D-4 done clear
  B)
  A-2       B-4       C-1       D-3 done clear
  C)
  A-1       B-4       C-2       D-3 done clear
  D)
  A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4 done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Right to life emanates from:
  A)
   Article 21 and includes right to die done clear
  B)
   Article 19 and does not include right to die done clear
  C)
   Articles 19 and 20 and does include right to die done clear
  D)
   Article 21 and does not include right to die done clear
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• question_answer60)
  Which of the following Article (s) of the Constitution of India is/are exceptions to the Funda- mental Rights enumerated in Article 14 or Article 19?
  A)
   Article 31 A only done clear
  B)
   Article 31 C only done clear
  C)
   Article 31 A and Article 31 C both done clear
  D)
   Neither Article 31 A nor Article 31 C done clear
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• question_answer61)

  Assertion (A): Article 14 of the Indian Constitution does not lay down that all laws must be of universal application.

  Reason (R): State has power to classify persons for legitimate purpose and on reasonable grounds.

  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer62)

  For which of the following can special provisions be made under Article 15 of the Constitutii of India?

  1. Women and children

  2. Scheduled Tribes

  3. Economically backward classes

  4. Socially backward classes

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 4                     done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4                     done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer63)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Quo-warranto is a very powerful instrument for safeguarding against the usurpation of public offices.

  2. A High Court can issue a mandamus to compel a court or judicial tribunal to exercise it) jurisdiction when it has refused to exercise it.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  List-I (writs)		List-II (implications)
  A.	Mandamus	1.	Direction to an official for the performance of duty
  B.	Habeas corpus	2.	Release of an illegally detained person
  C.	Certiorari	3.	Transferring of a case from an interior court to a court of higher jurisdiction.
  D.	Quo-warranto	4.	Calling upon open one show what authority does he hold or claim a franchise or office.

  Codes:
  A)
          A-1       B-2       C-3       D-4 done clear
  B)
  A-3       B-4       C-1       D-2 done clear
  C)
  A-1       B-4       C-3       D-2 done clear
  D)
  A-3       B-2       C-1       D-4 done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Freedom of the press in India is:
  A)
   Available to the people under the law of the Parliament done clear
  B)
   Specifically provided in the Constitution done clear
  C)
   Implied in the right to freedom of expression done clear
  D)
   Available to the people of India under executive order done clear
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• question_answer66)
  The right to freedom of religion guaranteed in Article 25 of the Constitution of India is subject to which of the following?
  A)
   Public order, morality and to the other provisions of Part III of the Constitution of India done clear
  B)
   Public order, morality and health done clear
  C)
   Reasonable restrictions in the interests of the security of the State done clear
  D)
   Public order, morality and health and to the other provisions of Part III of the Constitution of India. done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Which one of the following writs examines the procedures of inferior Courts or Tribunals?
  A)
   Quo-warranto done clear
  B)
   Mandamus done clear
  C)
   Prohibition done clear
  D)
   Certiorari done clear
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• question_answer68)
  The 86th Constitutional Amendment deals with which of the following?
  A)
   Allocation of more number of parliamentary seats for recently created states. done clear
  B)
   Reservation of 30% posts for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. done clear
  C)
   Insertion of Article 21A related with free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years. done clear
  D)
   Continuation of reservation for backward classes in government employment. done clear
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• question_answer69)
  The Article of the Constitution which automatically becomes suspended on proclamation of emergency is:
  A)
   Article 14                      done clear
  B)
   Article 19 done clear
  C)
   Article 21                      done clear
  D)
   Article 32 done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?
  A)
   Freedom of speech, assembly and form association done clear
  B)
   Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India done clear
  C)
   Freedom to carry on any occupation, trade or business done clear
  D)
   Equality before law and equal protection of laws done clear
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• question_answer71)
  Which one of the following writs is issued by an appropriate judicial authority/body to free a person who has been illegally detained?
  A)
   Quo-warranto done clear
  B)
   Mandamus done clear
  C)
   Certiorari done clear
  D)
   Habeas Corpus done clear
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• question_answer72)
  Untouchability has been abolished by the Constitution of India under:
  A)
   Article 14                      done clear
  B)
   Article 15 done clear
  C)
   Article 16                      done clear
  D)
   Article 17 done clear
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• question_answer73)
  Which of the following Constitutional Amendments have added Article 15(5) in the Constitution of India providing for reservation in educational institutions in the private sector also?
  A)
   81st Amendment done clear
  B)
   86th Amendment done clear
  C)
   91st Amendment done clear
  D)
   93rd Amendment done clear
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• question_answer74)
  The writ of certiorari is issued by a superior court to:
  A)
   An inferior court to stop further proceedings in a particular case done clear
  B)
   An inferior court to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for review done clear
  C)
   An officer to show his right to hold a particular office done clear
  D)
   A public authority to produce a person detained by it before the court within 24 hours done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
   Right to livelihood is an integral facet of the Right to life done clear
  B)
   Natural justice is implicit in Article 21 done clear
  C)
   The Right to life includes the Right to health done clear
  D)
   Right to go abroad is not a Fundamental Right under Article 21 done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Which one of the following is the correct statement? The writ of Mandamus can be issued:
  A)
   Against the legislature for making law done clear
  B)
   For performance of a public duty done clear
  C)
   For exercise of discretionary powers done clear
  D)
   For deciding legality of an arrest done clear
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• question_answer77)
  According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following rights cannot be taken away during emergency?
  A)
   Right to speak done clear
  B)
   Right to freedom of movement                                                   done clear
  C)
   Right to life                                                                                        done clear
  D)
   Right to organize                                                                         done clear
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• question_answer78)
  The right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights enlisted in the Constitu- tion through which one of the following Amendments?
  A)
   73rd Amendment done clear
  B)
   23rd Amendment done clear
  C)
   44th Amendment done clear
  D)
   76th Amendment done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  List- I (writs)		List- II (meanings)
  A.	Habeas corpus	1.	What warrant or authority
  B.	Mandamus	2.	Certified to be made certain
  C.	Certiorari	3.	Command to perform public duty
  D.	Quo- warranto	4.	Produce the body of a person

  Codes:
  A)
          A-4       B-3       C-2       D-1 done clear
  B)
  A-3       B-4       C-2       D-1 done clear
  C)
  A-4       B-3       C-1       D-2 done clear
  D)
  A-3       B-4       C-1       D-2 done clear
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• question_answer80)
  Under the provisions of the Indian Constitution, a community can be declared a minority com- munity on the basis of:
  A)
   Religion only done clear
  B)
   Either religion or language done clear
  C)
   Either language or caste done clear
  D)
   Either religion or race done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Article 30 of the Indian Constitution deals with the:
  A)
   Freedom of conscience done clear
  B)
   Right to propagate religion done clear
  C)
   Right of minorities to establish and manage educational institutions done clear
  D)
   Cultural and educational rights of the majority community done clear
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• question_answer82)
  The 93rd amendment to the Constitution of India deals with:
  A)
   Right to education done clear
  B)
   Rights in respect of physically handicapped persons for appointments in the services under the state done clear
  C)
   Reservation for admission in educational institutions done clear
  D)
   Reservation in the matters of promotion in the services under the State in favour of the other backward classes. done clear
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• question_answer83)
  The Supreme Court of India declared by issuing a writ that "the respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". Which writ is that?
  A)
   Habeas Corpus  done clear
  B)
   Prohibition done clear
  C)
   Quo-Warranto   done clear
  D)
   Certiorari done clear
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• question_answer84)
  When emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution is proclaimed, the President of India has no power to suspend the Fundamental Rights contained in which of the following Articles?
  A)
   20 and 21 done clear
  B)
   19 and 20 done clear
  C)
   21 and 22                     done clear
  D)
   19 and 21    done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Which one of the following is not covered under Article 20 of the Constitution of India?       
  A)
   Ex post facto laws done clear
  B)
   Preventive detention done clear
  C)
   Double jeopardy                                                                    done clear
  D)
   Self-incrimination        done clear
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