Fundamental Rights
Dr. Rituparna Dubey 1. Which part of the Indian Constitution is called the Magna Carta of the Indian Constitution?
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Correct Answer: Part III
Part III of the constitution contains a very long and comprehensive list of justiciable Fundamental Rights
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Correct Answer: Part III
Part III of the constitution contains a very long and comprehensive list of justiciable Fundamental Rights
2. Right to Property was removed as a fundamental Right by which Constitutional Amendment?
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Correct Answer: 44th Amendment Act, 1978
44th Amendment Act, 1978 - deleted Right to Property as a Fundamental right and made it a legal Right under Article 300-A in Part XII.
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Correct Answer: 44th Amendment Act, 1978
44th Amendment Act, 1978 - deleted Right to Property as a Fundamental right and made it a legal Right under Article 300-A in Part XII.
3. Which of the following statement(s) are not right about Fundamental Rights?
- The Fundamental Rights are available to everyone living in India.
- The Fundamental Rights are absolute, but not qualified.
- They are defended and guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
- Their scope is limited by Article 31A, 31B, and 31C
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Correct Answer: A,B
- The Fundamental Rights are NOT available to everyone living in India, few rights are reserved for the citizens only.
- The Fundamental Rights are NOT absolute, but qualified - that is, they can be suspended if required, but the suspension should be on valid grounds.
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Correct Answer: A,B
- The Fundamental Rights are NOT available to everyone living in India, few rights are reserved for the citizens only.
- The Fundamental Rights are NOT absolute, but qualified - that is, they can be suspended if required, but the suspension should be on valid grounds.
4. According to Article 12, which of the following constitutes a state?
- Government and Parliament of India
- Government and Legislature of states
- All local authorities
- All other authorities including statutory and non-statutory authorities
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Correct Answer: All of the above
Article 12 defines states for the purpose of Part III of the constitution.
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Correct Answer: All of the above
Article 12 defines states for the purpose of Part III of the constitution.
5. Keshvananda Bahrti case is famous for a landmark judgment. Which constitutional article does it contest?
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Correct Answer: Article 13
Article 13 declared that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged.
The Keshvananda Bharti case, 1973, held that a Constitutional Amendment can be challenged if it violates the Fundamental Rights that form a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
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Correct Answer: Article 13
Article 13 declared that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged.
The Keshvananda Bharti case, 1973, held that a Constitutional Amendment can be challenged if it violates the Fundamental Rights that form a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
6. The Supreme Court had held that 'where X comes in, Article 14 goes out'. Which among the following is the most appropriate replacement to 'X'?
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Correct Answer: Article 31-C
Article 31C provides that the laws made by the states for the implementation of the Directive Principles contained in clause (b), and Clause (c) of Article 19 cannot be challenged on the grounds that they violate the Fundamental Rights.
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Correct Answer: Article 31-C
Article 31C provides that the laws made by the states for the implementation of the Directive Principles contained in clause (b), and Clause (c) of Article 19 cannot be challenged on the grounds that they violate the Fundamental Rights.
7. Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic right under the part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement.
(UPSC,2019)
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Correct Answer: Article 21 and freedoms guaranteed in Part III
Right to Privacy falls under the greater ambit of Article 21, RIght to Life.
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Correct Answer: Article 21 and freedoms guaranteed in Part III
Right to Privacy falls under the greater ambit of Article 21, RIght to Life.
8. Which of the following cases extended the scope of Article 16?
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Correct Answer: Mandal Case
The Mandal Case of 1992 extended the scope of Article 16(4) which provides for reservation of jobs in favour of the backward classes.
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Correct Answer: Mandal Case
The Mandal Case of 1992 extended the scope of Article 16(4) which provides for reservation of jobs in favour of the backward classes.
9. Why was the Ram Nandan Committee constituted?
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Correct Answer: To identify the creamy layer among the OBCs
Ram Nandan Committee submitted its report in the year 1993, which was accepted.
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Correct Answer: To identify the creamy layer among the OBCs
Ram Nandan Committee submitted its report in the year 1993, which was accepted.
10. Balaji Raghavan vs Union of India Case is related to what?
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Correct Answer: Abolishment of Titles
In the Balaji Raghavan vs Union of India Case, 1996, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the National Awards and ruled that these awards do not amount to 'titles' within the meaning of Article 18.
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Correct Answer: Abolishment of Titles
In the Balaji Raghavan vs Union of India Case, 1996, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the National Awards and ruled that these awards do not amount to 'titles' within the meaning of Article 18.
11. Which of the following not true regarding Fundamental Right?
- Martial Laws have no bearing on Fundamental Rights
- National Emergency may suspend certain Fundamental Rights
- The most elaborate Fundamental Rights are provided by the constitution of the USA.
- Article 32 safeguards all the Fundamental Rights.
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Correct Answer: 1,3
Martial Laws have a bearing on Fundamental Rights
The most elaborate Fundamental Rights are provided by the constitution of India.
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Correct Answer: 1,3
Martial Laws have a bearing on Fundamental Rights
The most elaborate Fundamental Rights are provided by the constitution of India.
12. Which of the following writ means 'We Command'
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Correct Answer:
Mandamus is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duty.
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Correct Answer:
Mandamus is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duty.
13. Under which article did the supreme Court gave 'Ramkrrishna Mission' the tag of a religious denomination within the hindus?
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Correct Answer: Article 26
Article 26- provides the freedom to manage Religious Affairs.
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Correct Answer: Article 26
Article 26- provides the freedom to manage Religious Affairs.
14. The Menaka Gandhi case decision over ruled which of the following case?
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Correct Answer: Gopalan case
The Gopal Case ruling had a narrow interpretation of Article 21 which the Menaka Gandhi case over-ruled.
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Correct Answer: Gopalan case
The Gopal Case ruling had a narrow interpretation of Article 21 which the Menaka Gandhi case over-ruled.
15. Which Fundamental Right is safeguarded by the Protection of Civil Rights Act of 1955?
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Correct Answer: Article 17
The Act declares untouchability a punishable offense by law.
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Correct Answer: Article 17
The Act declares untouchability a punishable offense by law.
