Fundamental Rights - I - UPSC PREPARATION

#1. The "creamy layer" among OBCs refers to individuals who:

All of above

Are professionals like doctors, lawyers, and engineers

Hold constitutional posts like the President and Vice-President

Have an annual income of more than 6 lakh or wealth above the exemption limit

#2. What types of titles are explicitly banned by Article 18 as they go against the principle of equal status?

Hereditary titles of nobility

Titles related to academic distinctions

Titles conferred by the Indian government

Titles conferred by foreign states

#3. Which article of the Indian Constitution allows for immunities for the President of India and the Governors of States?

Article 14

Article 105

Article 19

Article 361

#4. Which article of the Indian Constitution grants immunity to members of Parliament for their speeches and votes in Parliament?

Article 31-C

Article 361-A

Article 105

Article 19

#5. Which of the following is NOT one of the exceptions to the general rule of non-discrimination under Article 15?

Special provisions for religious minorities

Special provisions for women and children

Special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes

Special provisions for the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes

#6. Who is primarily responsible for defending and guaranteeing Fundamental Rights in India?

The President

The Supreme Court

The Parliament

The Prime Minister

#7. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?

They can be permanently repealed by an ordinary act of Parliament

They can be enforced through legal remedies

They can be suspended during a National Emergency

They are justiciable

#8. The second provision of Article 15 prohibits discrimination with respect to:

Access to shops, public restaurants, and hotels

Discrimination by private individuals

Education in private institutions

Religious institutions

#9. What was the source of inspiration for the framers of the Indian Constitution while including Fundamental Rights?

US Constitution (Bill of Rights)

Magna Carta

British Constitution

French Revolution

#10. According to Article 31-C, what exception is made to Article 14 (equality before the law)?

It grants immunity to the President of India.

It allows laws for implementing certain Directive Principles to not be challenged under Article 14.

It allows foreign diplomats to have immunity in India.

It grants immunity to members of the State Legislature.

#11. The concept of "equal protection of laws" is derived from which country's constitution?

The United States of America

The United Kingdom

Australia

#12. What did the Supreme Court decide in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) regarding the challenge of constitutional amendments?

Constitutional amendments can be challenged only by the President.

Constitutional amendments cannot be challenged under any circumstances.

Constitutional amendments can never be declared void.

Constitutional amendments can be challenged if they violate a Fundamental Right that is part of the "basic structure" of the Constitution.

#13. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality before the law and equal protection of laws?

Article 16

Article 14

Article 15

Article 13

#14. What condition did the Supreme Court impose on the recipients of national awards to avoid violating Article 18?

Recipients must hold public office to retain these awards

Recipients can use these titles as prefixes to their names

Recipients must donate their awards to the government

Recipients cannot use these titles as suffixes or prefixes to their names

#15. In the famous Mandal case of 1992, what did the Supreme Court rule regarding the reservation for OBCs?

Rejected additional 10% reservation for economically backward sections of higher castes

Upheld 27% reservation for OBCs without any conditions

Allowed the total reserved quota to exceed 50%

Upheld reservation in promotions without any restrictions

#16. The Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act of 1957, which prescribed residence as a condition for employment, expired in 1974. Currently, which Indian state has a provision for residence requirement in public employment?

Andhra Pradesh

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

#17. In the context of Part III of the Indian Constitution, how is the term "State" defined?

Government and Parliament of India, government and legislature of states, all local authorities, and all other authorities

Only the executive and legislative organs of state governments

Only the executive and legislative organs of the Union government

Private organizations and individuals

#18. Who is responsible for ensuring that the right under Article 17 is not violated?

Both private individuals and the government

The Supreme Court

Only private individuals

Only the government

#19. According to Article 18 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following titles can the state confer without violating the article?

Academic distinctions

All titles are prohibited

Titles related to public service

Military distinctions

#20. Why is the definition of "State" under Article 12 important in the Indian Constitution?

To determine which agencies can be challenged in court for violating Fundamental Rights

To establish the powers of the President of India

To define the structure of the executive branch of the government

To specify the boundaries of the Indian states

#21. Which judicial bodies have the authority to declare a law unconstitutional due to inconsistency with Fundamental Rights?

The Supreme Court and high courts

Only the President

Parliament and state legislatures

The Law Commission

#22. The concept of 'equality before the law' is an essential element of which legal principle?

Rule of Law

Fundamental Rights

Separation of powers

Legal positivism

#23. According to the Protection of Civil Rights Act (1955), what is the punishment for offenses related to untouchability?

Fine up to 1,000

A warning and community service

Imprisonment up to one year

Imprisonment up to six months or fine up to 500 or both

#24. What were the two changes introduced by the Narasimha Rao Government in 1991 regarding OBC reservations?

Preference to the poorer sections among OBCs and reservation of 10% of jobs for economically backward sections of higher castes

Reservation of 50% of jobs for OBCs and 10% for the economically backward

Elimination of OBC reservations and introduction of reservations for religious minorities

No changes were made in 1991

#25. What is the scope of the Protection of Civil Rights Act (1955) with regard to offenses related to untouchability?

It prohibits discrimination based on gender.

It includes any practice historically developed in the country that imposes social disabilities on certain castes.

It covers only social boycott and exclusion from religious services.

It defines untouchability in its literal sense.

#26. The Supreme Court ruled in 1996 that certain national awards like Bharat Ratna and Padma awards do not violate Article 18 because:

They are not considered titles within the meaning of Article 18

They are hereditary titles

They are purely honorary and have no value

They can only be awarded posthumously

#27. Martial law differs from the imposition of national emergency in that:

Martial law is a term used interchangeably with national emergency.

National emergency restricts Fundamental Rights, while martial law does not.

Martial law is imposed by the President, while national emergency is declared by the Prime Minister.

Martial law is imposed in times of external aggression, while national emergency is for internal disturbances.

#28. Which of the following conditions must be met for a foreigner holding an office of profit under state to accept a title from a foreign state?

Without any restrictions

With the consent of the President of India

Only if the title is non-hereditary

If the title is related to academic achievements

#29. Which article of the Indian Constitution allows restrictions on Fundamental Rights for members of armed forces and police forces?

Article 36

Article 33

Article 32

Article 35

#30. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form?

Article 17

Article 16

Article 15

Article 18

#31. According to Article 15, the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds of:

Religion, race, caste, sex, and place of birth

Religion, race, and place of birth only

Religion, race, and caste only

Religion, race, caste, and gender only

#32. Which of the following acts is considered an offense under the Protection of Civil Rights Act (1955)?

Engaging in trade and commerce

Holding a private gathering without inviting specific individuals

Practicing a particular religion

Refusing to sell goods or render services to any person

#33. Under what condition can a law specify that the incumbent of an should belong to a particular religion or denomination?

When there is a shortage of qualified candidates

When there are no other applicants for the position

When the institution is publicly funded

When the office is related to a religious or denominational institution

#34. What does Article 13 of the Indian Constitution declare regarding laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights?

Fundamental Rights do not apply to laws.

They are void and can be declared unconstitutional by the judiciary.

They can only be challenged by the President.

All such laws are immediately repealed.

#35. Fundamental Rights can be suspended during a National Emergency, with the exception of:

Right to religious freedom

Right to freedom of speech

Right to equality

Rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21

#36. What was the primary objective of the Second Backward Classes Commission chaired by B P Mandal?

To investigate the conditions of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes

To reserve government jobs for the upper castes

To recommend measures for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes

To identify economically backward sections among the higher castes

#37. Article 15 prohibits discrimination by:

None of the above

Both the State and private individuals

Only the State

Only private individuals

#38. The 93rd Amendment Act of 2005 added a provision regarding the reservation of seats for which category of citizens?

Women and children

Religious minorities

Scheduled castes and scheduled tribes

Socially and educationally backward classes

#39. Which of the following actions were taken by the government in response to the Supreme Court's rulings on OBC reservations?

Implementation of the 76th Amendment Act to protect Tamil Nadu's reservation policy

Establishment of the National Commission for Backward Classes

All of the above

Introduction of the 77th Amendment Act to provide reservation in promotions

#40. The authority to decide whether restrictions on Fundamental Rights are reasonable or not lies with:

The courts

The President

The Prime Minister

The Parliament

#41. Which of the following is considered a "law" under Article 13 of the Indian Constitution?

Only permanent laws enacted by the Parliament

Executive orders issued by the President

Customary practices that have legal force

Private agreements between individuals

#42. What is meant by stating that Fundamental Rights are "justiciable"?

They can be enforced and protected by the courts

They can be ignored by the government

They are not legally binding

They are not protected by the Constitution

#43. Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the suspension of Fundamental Rights during a National Emergency?

Article 21

Article 19

Article 32

Article 359

#44. According to the Supreme Court, which of the following statements is true?

Private bodies or agencies working as instruments of the State can be considered the "State" under Article 12.

Only government bodies can be considered the "State" under Article 12.

The definition of "State" is not relevant in court cases.

Private organizations can never be considered part of the "State."

#45. What does the concept of "equality before the law" entail?

Absence of any special privileges for any person.

Treating all individuals differently based on their circumstances.

Allowing special privileges for the wealthy.

Making government officials exempt from the law.

#46. Where are the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

Part V

Part IV

Part II

Part III

#47. In 1990, which Indian government declared the reservation of 27% government jobs for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)?

Morarji Desai Government

V P Singh Government

None of the above

Narasimha Rao Government

#48. How can laws be made to enforce certain Fundamental Rights in India?

By local authorities

By the Parliament

By the President

By state legislatures

#49. what does Article 14 permit in terms of classification of persons or objects by the law?

Arbitrary classification

Strict classification based on gender

Any classification without restrictions

Reasonable classification based on an intelligible differential and substantial distinction

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Results

#1. The "creamy layer" among OBCs refers to individuals who:

#2. What types of titles are explicitly banned by Article 18 as they go against the principle of equal status?

#3. Which article of the Indian Constitution allows for immunities for the President of India and the Governors of States?

#4. Which article of the Indian Constitution grants immunity to members of Parliament for their speeches and votes in Parliament?

#5. Which of the following is NOT one of the exceptions to the general rule of non-discrimination under Article 15?

#6. Who is primarily responsible for defending and guaranteeing Fundamental Rights in India?

#7. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?

#8. The second provision of Article 15 prohibits discrimination with respect to:

#9. What was the source of inspiration for the framers of the Indian Constitution while including Fundamental Rights?

#10. According to Article 31-C, what exception is made to Article 14 (equality before the law)?

#11. The concept of "equal protection of laws" is derived from which country's constitution?

#12. What did the Supreme Court decide in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) regarding the challenge of constitutional amendments?

#13. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to equality before the law and equal protection of laws?

#14. What condition did the Supreme Court impose on the recipients of national awards to avoid violating Article 18?

#15. In the famous Mandal case of 1992, what did the Supreme Court rule regarding the reservation for OBCs?

#16. The Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act of 1957, which prescribed residence as a condition for employment, expired in 1974. Currently, which Indian state has a provision for residence requirement in public employment?

#17. In the context of Part III of the Indian Constitution, how is the term "State" defined?

#18. Who is responsible for ensuring that the right under Article 17 is not violated?

#19. According to Article 18 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following titles can the state confer without violating the article?

#20. Why is the definition of "State" under Article 12 important in the Indian Constitution?

#21. Which judicial bodies have the authority to declare a law unconstitutional due to inconsistency with Fundamental Rights?

#22. The concept of 'equality before the law' is an essential element of which legal principle?

#23. According to the Protection of Civil Rights Act (1955), what is the punishment for offenses related to untouchability?

#24. What were the two changes introduced by the Narasimha Rao Government in 1991 regarding OBC reservations?

#25. What is the scope of the Protection of Civil Rights Act (1955) with regard to offenses related to untouchability?

#26. The Supreme Court ruled in 1996 that certain national awards like Bharat Ratna and Padma awards do not violate Article 18 because:

#27. Martial law differs from the imposition of national emergency in that:

#28. Which of the following conditions must be met for a foreigner holding an office of profit under state to accept a title from a foreign state?

#29. Which article of the Indian Constitution allows restrictions on Fundamental Rights for members of armed forces and police forces?

#30. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form?

#31. According to Article 15, the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds of:

#32. Which of the following acts is considered an offense under the Protection of Civil Rights Act (1955)?

#33. Under what condition can a law specify that the incumbent of an should belong to a particular religion or denomination?

#34. What does Article 13 of the Indian Constitution declare regarding laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights?

#35. Fundamental Rights can be suspended during a National Emergency, with the exception of:

#36. What was the primary objective of the Second Backward Classes Commission chaired by B P Mandal?

#37. Article 15 prohibits discrimination by:

#38. The 93rd Amendment Act of 2005 added a provision regarding the reservation of seats for which category of citizens?

#39. Which of the following actions were taken by the government in response to the Supreme Court's rulings on OBC reservations?

#40. The authority to decide whether restrictions on Fundamental Rights are reasonable or not lies with:

#41. Which of the following is considered a "law" under Article 13 of the Indian Constitution?

#42. What is meant by stating that Fundamental Rights are "justiciable"?

#43. Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the suspension of Fundamental Rights during a National Emergency?

#44. According to the Supreme Court, which of the following statements is true?

#45. What does the concept of "equality before the law" entail?

#46. Where are the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

#47. In 1990, which Indian government declared the reservation of 27% government jobs for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)?

#48. How can laws be made to enforce certain Fundamental Rights in India?

#49. what does Article 14 permit in terms of classification of persons or objects by the law?

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