Fundamental Rights - I - UPSC PREPARATION

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

Article 36

Article 32

Article 35

Article 33

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

When there are no other applicants for the position

When there is a shortage of qualified candidates

When the institution is publicly funded

When the office is related to a religious or denominational institution

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

The Law Commission

Parliament and state legislatures

Only the President

The Supreme Court and high courts

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

Any classification without restrictions

Reasonable classification based on an intelligible differential and substantial distinction

Strict classification based on gender

Arbitrary classification

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

Part III

Part V

Part IV

Part II

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

Absence of any special privileges for any person.

Making government officials exempt from the law.

Treating all individuals differently based on their circumstances.

Allowing special privileges for the wealthy.

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

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 the President of India.

It grants immunity to members of the State Legislature.

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

Only the government

Both private individuals and the government

Only private individuals

The Supreme Court

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

Rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21

Right to freedom of speech

Right to religious freedom

Right to equality

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

They are hereditary titles

They are purely honorary and have no value

They are not considered titles within the meaning of Article 18

They can only be awarded posthumously

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

Are professionals like doctors, lawyers, and engineers

Hold constitutional posts like the President and Vice-President

All of above

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

#12. 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 covers only social boycott and exclusion from religious services.

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

It defines untouchability in its literal sense.

#13. 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?

If the title is related to academic achievements

With the consent of the President of India

Without any restrictions

Only if the title is non-hereditary

#14. 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

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

They are justiciable

They can be enforced through legal remedies

They can be permanently repealed by an ordinary act of Parliament

They can be suspended during a National Emergency

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

Australia

The United States of America

The United Kingdom

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

The courts

The Prime Minister

The President

The Parliament

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

Women and children

Scheduled castes and scheduled tribes

Socially and educationally backward classes

Religious minorities

#19. 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

Refusing to sell goods or render services to any person

Practicing a particular religion

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

Article 361-A

Article 19

Article 105

Article 31-C

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

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

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

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

Titles related to academic distinctions

Titles conferred by the Indian government

Hereditary titles of nobility

Titles conferred by foreign states

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

US Constitution (Bill of Rights)

French Revolution

British Constitution

Magna Carta

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

No changes were made in 1991

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

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

Elimination of OBC reservations and introduction of reservations for religious minorities

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

Article 15

Article 13

Article 14

Article 16

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

By the President

By local authorities

By state legislatures

By the Parliament

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

Upheld 27% reservation for OBCs without any conditions

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

Allowed the total reserved quota to exceed 50%

Upheld reservation in promotions without any restrictions

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

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.

Martial law is a term used interchangeably with national emergency.

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

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

Narasimha Rao Government

V P Singh Government

None of the above

Morarji Desai Government

#30. 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?

Uttar Pradesh

Maharashtra

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

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

Special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes

Special provisions for religious minorities

Special provisions for the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes

Special provisions for women and children

#32. Article 15 prohibits discrimination by:

None of the above

Only the State

Only private individuals

Both the State and private individuals

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

Private agreements between individuals

Customary practices that have legal force

Only permanent laws enacted by the Parliament

Executive orders issued by the President

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

Legal positivism

Separation of powers

Rule of Law

Fundamental Rights

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

The Parliament

The Supreme Court

The Prime Minister

The President

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

They can be ignored by the government

They are not legally binding

They can be enforced and protected by the courts

They are not protected by the Constitution

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

Fundamental Rights do not apply to laws.

They can only be challenged by the President.

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

All such laws are immediately repealed.

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

Article 21

Article 32

Article 359

Article 19

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

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

To investigate the conditions of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes

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

Article 17

Article 18

Article 16

Article 15

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

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

A warning and community service

Fine up to 1,000

Imprisonment up to one year

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

Religion, race, and caste only

Religion, race, and place of birth only

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

Religion, race, caste, and gender only

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

Article 105

Article 361

Article 14

Article 19

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

Education in private institutions

Access to shops, public restaurants, and hotels

Discrimination by private individuals

Religious institutions

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

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

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

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

All titles are prohibited

Academic distinctions

Military distinctions

Titles related to public service

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

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

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

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

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

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

Private organizations and individuals

Only the executive and legislative organs of the Union government

Only the executive and legislative organs of state governments

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

#49. 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 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.

Constitutional amendments cannot be challenged under any circumstances.

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Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#13. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#30. 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?

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

#32. Article 15 prohibits discrimination by:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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