Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution for UPSC,OPSC & Other PCS Quiz

Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law”? (UPSC CSE – 2018 Prelims)
Statements: 1. Limitation of powers
2. Equality before law
3. People’s responsibility to the Government
4. Liberty and civil rights

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties? (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

Which one of the following statements is correct? (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)

Consider the following statements regarding “Fundamental Rights”:
1. They are guaranteed by the Constitution to all persons without any discrimination.
2. They are meant for promoting the ideal of political democracy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. Fundamental Rights are guaranteed and protected by the Constitution.
2. They operate as limitations on tyranny of executive and arbitrary legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Fundamental Rights?
1. The state can impose reasonable restrictions on them.
2. All of them are available against the arbitrary action of the state.
3. They are defended and guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. Both Martial Law and National Emergency suspend the government and ordinary law courts.
2. Both have specific and detailed provisions in the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Fundamental Rights:
1. They are absolute and qualified.
2. All of them are available against the arbitrary action of the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one among the following is not a Fundamental Right under Indian Constitution?

The correct statements about Fundamental Rights are (UPSC CSE – Prelims)
I. They are enforceable in the court of law.
II. These rights are absolute.
III. They can be suspended during National Emergency, except some.
IV. They are available only to Indian citizens.
V. They are contained in Part IV of the Constitution.

The rights are called Fundamental Rights because (UPSC CSE – Prelims)
I. It is written in the Constitution
II. It is democratic
III. It is public welfare
IV. It is essential for personality development
V. Parliament can’t make law against it

Which of the following are the points of criticism against the Fundamental Rights? (UPSC CSE – Prelims)
I. The economic and social rights do not find any place in the Chapter on Fundamental Rights.
II. The Fundamental Rights are almost absolute and attach too much importance to the interests of the individual.
III. The remedies for the protection of the Fundamental Rights are very expensive and beyond the capacity of the ordinary citizens.
IV. The Rights are hedged with so many restrictions and limitations that they virtually became ineffective.

With reference to the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements. (CDS 2003)
I. Originally, seven Fundamental Rights were listed in the Constitution.
II. By 44th Amendment, the Janata Party Government in 1978–79 deleted the Fundamental Right to Property. So there are now only six Fundamental Rights.

A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which Article? (UPSC CSE – 2021 Prelims)

‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India? (UPSC CSE – 2021 Prelims)

Which Article of the Constitution safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice? (UPSC CSE – 2019 Prelims)

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following correctly imply this? (UPSC CSE – 2018 Prelims)

Freedom of conscience under the Constitution of India is subject to (CDS 2015-II)
I. public order, morality and health
II. a law providing for social welfare and reform
III. opening Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all Hindus
IV. defamation or incitement to an offence

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Article 26 of the Constitution of India? (NDA 2008-II)
I. To establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes.
II. To manage its own affairs in matters of religion.
III. To own and acquire movable and immovable property.

Which of the following statements are true for the Fundamental Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21? (NDA/NA 2014-I)
I. The Right is available to citizens as well as aliens.
II. It covers protection against arbitrary executive and legislative action.
III. It includes the right to live with human dignity.
IV. It can be taken away according to the procedure established by law.

The Constitution of India guarantees the Fundamental Right to Freedom of Religion. Which among the following is not true? (NDA/NA 2014-I)

While deciding any question relating the disqualification of a Member of Parliament, the President shall obtain the opinion of (UP-PCS 2015)

Which Article is related to “Martial Law”? (UPSC CSE – Prelims)

Which of the following is/are covered under Article 13 of the Constitution? (UPSC CSE – Prelims)
I. Permanent laws by Parliament/State legislatures
II. Temporary laws like ordinances
III. Delegated legislation/statutory instruments

Article related to “Equality of opportunity in public employment” is (UPSC CSE – Prelims)

Article related to “Untouchability” is (UPSC CSE – Prelims)

The famous “Mandal Commission” related to which of the following?

Which of the following right/s is/are covered under Right to freedom? (Article 19)
1. Speech and expression
2. Assemble peaceably and without arms
3. Form associations or unions
How many correct?

Consider the following statements about Article 17:
1. Constitution defines the term untouchability.
2. It is both enforceable and justiciable.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

“Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour” is given in which of the following articles?

Which of the statements given below about Right to Equality is not correct?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Article 27 ?
1. It prohibits the state from favoring one religion over another.
2. The taxes cannot be used for the promotion or maintenance of any one religion.

Which of the following is vested with power to make laws and give effect to certain specified Fundamental Rights?

As per Indian Constitution, which one is not a specific ground on which the state can place restrictions on freedom of religion?

The rights which are available only to citizens are
I. Freedom of speech, assembly and association.
II. Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
III. Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of India.
IV. Right to Constitutional Remedies.

Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law”? (IAS Pre 2018)
I. Limitation of powers
II. Equality before law
III. People’s responsibility to the Government
IV. Liberty and civil rights

Freedom of conscience under the Constitution of India is subject to (CDS 2015)
I. Public order, morality and health
II. A law providing for social welfare and reform
III. Opening Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all Hindus
IV. Defamation or incitement to an offence

A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to (UPSC CSE – 2024 Prelims)

With reference to writs issued by Courts in India, consider the following (UPSC CSE – 2022 Prelims):
1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.
2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.
3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to obtain writ of Quo Warranto.

What is the position of the Right to Property in India? (UPSC CSE – 2021 Prelims)

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination? (UPSC CSE – 2020 Prelims)

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? (UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims)
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

A writ of Habeas Corpus for release of a person can be issued (CDS 2015-II)
1. where detention is in contravention of procedure established by law
2. to secure release of a person imprisoned on a criminal charge
3. where the arrest has taken place for contempt of Court or Parliament

Which of the following statements is/are correct? (NDA 2010-II)
1. In India, constitutional remedy under Article 32 is available only for Fundamental Rights, not for other rights.
2. Both Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs only for Fundamental Rights.

Which of the following would be construed as a ‘reasonable restriction’ of the Right to Freedom? [NDA 2009-II]

Which of the following Fundamental Rights is/are available to non-citizens? (CDS 2015-II)
1. Equality before Law
2. Right against Discrimination
3. Equality of Opportunity
4. Protection of Life and Personal Liberty

Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non-citizens? [NDA 2009-II]

Which one of the following categories of persons is not treated at par so far as the availability of Fundamental Rights is concerned? [NDA 2015-I]

The citizens of India do not have which one of the following Fundamental Rights? [NDA/NA 2016-I]

Which of the following is/are not Fundamental Right(s) under the Constitution of India? [NDA/NA 2015-I]
1. Right to education
2. Right to work
3. Right to form associations
4. Right to practise any profession

Which of the following Fundamental Rights are granted only to citizens of India? [UGC 2016]
I. Cultural and educational rights
II. Equality before the law
III. Right against exploitation
IV. Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of Fundamental Rights? (UPSC CSE – 2023 Prelims)

Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards (UPSC CSE – 2022 Prelims): Which are NOT correct? 1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under Article 18(1). 2. Padma Awards, instituted in 1954, were suspended only once. 3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a year.

Other than the Fundamental Rights, which parts of the Constitution reflect UDHR principles? (UPSC CSE – 2020 Prelims)
1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties

Consider the following (UPSC CSE – 2011 Prelims): Which are Human Right(s) under the UDHR?
1. Right to education
2. Right to equal access to public service
3. Right to food

Which one of the following is a human right as well as a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India? [NDA 2010-I]

Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Education Act (UPSC CSE – 2018 Prelims):
1. Eligibility as teacher → qualification laid down by State Council of Teacher Education.
2. For teaching primary classes, candidate must pass TET under NCTE guidelines.
3. In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under State Govts.

Select the correct chronological order of the following judgements on Fundamental Rights [RAS/RTS 2018]
I. Golaknath v. State of Punjab
II. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
III. Minerva Mills v. Union of India I
V. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

With reference to State of U.P. v. Kaushalya (1964), consider:
1. Prostitution is a profession fully protected under Art. 19(1)(g) without restrictions.
2. The State can impose reasonable restrictions on solicitation of customers by prostitutes under Arts. 19(5)/(6).
3. Unrestricted right to movement/profession cannot override public health and morality.

With reference to M.C. Mehta cases, consider:
1. Oleum Gas Leak (1986) → Absolute Liability for hazardous industries.
2. Taj Trapezium (1997) → Shift to clean fuels to protect Taj.
3.  M.C. Mehta v. Kamal Nath (1997) → Public Trust Doctrine.
4. None of these linked to FR under Art. 21.

With reference to Supreme Court Judgements on Fundamental Rights, consider the pairs:
1. A.K. Gopalan (1950) → Separate FRs; narrow Art. 21
2. Champakam Dorairajan (1951) → Struck down communal reservation; led to 1st Amendment (Art. 15(4))
3. Shankari Prasad (1951) → Parliament can amend FRs
4. Golaknath (1967) → Parliament cannot amend FRs
5. Kesavananda Bharati (1973) → Basic Structure Doctrine
6. Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain (1975) → Judicial review in election disputes is part of Basic Structure
7. Maneka Gandhi (1978) → “Just, fair & reasonable” procedure for Art. 21
8. Minerva Mills (1980) → Balance between FR & DPSPs is part of Basic Structure
9. P.A. Inamdar (2005) → Private unaided institutions not bound to provide reservation
10. I.R. Coelho (2007) → Ninth Schedule laws subject to judicial review if they damage FR/Basic Structure

Consider the following regarding FRs & Judicial Review:
1. Shankari Prasad (1951) upheld Parliament’s power to amend FRs.
2. Golaknath (1967) reversed Shankari Prasad; Parliament cannot amend FRs.
3. Kesavananda (1973) → Basic Structure Doctrine balancing both views.
4. I.R. Coelho (2007) → Ninth Schedule laws open to review if they damage Basic Structure.

With reference to the Right to Privacy, consider:
1. Declared a FR under Art. 21 in K.S. Puttaswamy (2017).
2. Overruled M.P. Sharma (1954) and Kharak Singh (1962).
3. Verdict by a unanimous 9-judge bench.
4. Privacy is absolute and admits no restrictions.

Consider the following Judgements and Article 21 expansion:
1. Olga Tellis v. BMC (1985) → Right to Livelihood
2. Mohini Jain v. Karnataka (1992) → Right to Education
3. Suchita Srivastava v. Chandigarh Admin (2009) → Reproductive autonomy
4. M.C. Mehta (Taj Trapezium) (1997) → Right to clean environment
5. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018) → Decriminalized homosexuality