Fundamental Right MCQs for LDC
Practice 20 free Fundamental Right questions under Public Governance — Indian Polity & Governance.
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LDC — Public Governance — Fundamental Right
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Question 1 of 20
Which of the following constitutional tools allows a higher court to pull a case up from a lower court, usually due to jurisdictional concerns?
Question 2 of 20
Which of the following cases delivered a landmark judgment concerning Fundamental Rights in the year 1951?
Question 3 of 20
Match List-I (Article of the Constitution) with List-II (Specific Provision) correctly: List-I 1. Article 14 2. Article 15 3. Article 16 4. Article 17 List-II A. Equality in public employment B. Abolition of untouchability C. Equality before law D. Prohibition of discrimination
Question 4 of 20
Regarding the fundamental rights provided under the Indian Constitution, which statement accurately reflects their nature regarding amendment?
Question 5 of 20
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution is unique because it not only abolishes a practice but also mandates legislative action. What is the precise nature of this mandate?
Question 6 of 20
Which among the following groups correctly identifies the Fundamental Rights available exclusively to the citizens of India and denied to foreigners?
Question 7 of 20
Under the provisions of Article 35, what happens to the laws that prescribed punishments for fundamental right violations and were already enacted before the adoption of the Constitution?
Question 8 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the fundamental nature of Part III of the Indian Constitution: 1. Fundamental Rights are non-justiciable in nature. 2. In case of a violation, an individual can directly approach the High Court or the Supreme Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following best describes the scope of Article 16? 1. It ensures equality in public employment. 2. It allows reservation for backward classes. 3. It applies to private employment. Select the correct answer.
Question 10 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Article 29 guarantees the right to linguistic minorities to conserve their distinct language. Reason (R): Article 29 also states that admission to state-funded educational institutions can be denied on the sole basis of language to protect majority speakers. Select the correct answer:
Question 11 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): A person can be compelled to pay a specific tax if the proceeds are utilized for the promotion of all religions equally. Reason (R): Article 27 prohibits the State from compelling any person to pay taxes meant specifically for the promotion or maintenance of any *particular* religion or religious denomination. Select the correct answer:
Question 12 of 20
A 16-year-old adolescent is employed in a hazardous coal mine. Does this scenario constitute a direct violation of Article 24 of the Indian Constitution?
Question 13 of 20
Assertion (A): A law made by Parliament under Article 33 to restrict the rights of police forces cannot be challenged in the Supreme Court. Reason (R): The Constitution explicitly shields laws made under Article 33 from judicial review on the grounds of fundamental right contraventions.
Question 14 of 20
What is the primary implication of declaring Fundamental Rights as 'justiciable' in nature?
Question 15 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the protections provided under Article 20: 1. It protects against ex-post facto laws. 2. It provides protection against self-incrimination. 3. It guarantees the right to free legal aid. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 16 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding Article 33: 1. It applies to armed forces and police forces, but excludes intelligence agencies. 2. Laws made under Article 33 cannot be challenged in court on the grounds of fundamental right violations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following freedoms is guaranteed under Article 19(ii) of the Indian Constitution?
Question 18 of 20
Which of the following scenarios would justify the Parliament enacting an Act of Indemnity under Article 34 of the Constitution?
Question 19 of 20
Consider the following statements: 1. The phrase 'Procedure established by law' is explicitly used in Article 21. 2. The Constitution defines the word 'Religion' thoroughly under Article 25. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are NOT correct?
Question 20 of 20