Fundamental Rights - III - UPSC PREPARATION

#1. Which Acts were enacted to address issues related to forced labor and minimum wages according to the passage?

The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956

The Contract Labour Act, 1970

The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976

The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

#2. Which of the following is a provision permitted by the State according to Article 25?

Limiting the rights of non-citizens regarding religious practices

Enforcing religious practices on all citizens

Regulating secular activities associated with religious practices

Banning the open declaration of religious beliefs

#3. What does the 'right to profess' in Article 25 primarily entail?

Freedom of conscience

Transmitting religious beliefs to others

Declaration of religious beliefs openly and freely

Exposition of religious tenets

#4. what role does Article 32 play in the Indian Constitution?

It enforces executive orders and legislative decisions.

It exclusively vests powers in high courts for fundamental rights enforcement.

It exclusively empowers the President to suspend fundamental rights.

It defends and safeguards the fundamental rights of citizens.

#5. What limitations are imposed on the rights mentioned in Article 25?

Restrictions based on secular activities

Subject to public order, morality, health, and other fundamental rights

Restrictions only related to public order and health

Restrictions only on economic activities associated with religion

#6. What was the addition made to Article 30 by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978?

The protection of the compensation amount for acquired property of minority educational institutions

The right to establish institutions without seeking recognition from the State

The right to restrict admission based on religion or language

The right to exempt minority institutions from all regulatory measures by the State

#7. In which scenario can a writ of quo warranto be issued?

To transfer a case from a lower court to a higher court

To inquire into the legality of a claim to a public office

To command a public official to perform their duties

To prevent illegal detention of a person

#8. Which of the following rights is NOT guaranteed by Article 26 to religious denominations?

Right to own and acquire property

Right to enforce religious practices on individuals

Right to manage its own religious affairs

Right to establish and maintain institutions for religious purposes

#9. What circumstances might justify the imposition of martial law within the territory of India?

Political disagreements among government officials

Acts of insurrection or rebellion

Civil disobedience by civilians

Any form of public protest or demonstration

#10. What does Article 34 empower the Parliament to do during the enforcement of martial law?

Establish military tribunals in affected areas

Override Supreme Court jurisdiction during martial law

Suspend fundamental rights indefinitely

Indemnify government servants for acts during martial law

#11. What does the writ of certiorari entail?

It is preventive as well as curative, quashing an order due to excess or lack of jurisdiction or an error of law.

It transfers a pending case from a lower court to a higher court.

It is issued to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction.

It is only available against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities, not against administrative authorities affecting individual rights.

#12. What is the purpose of a writ of habeas corpus?

To examine the cause and legality of detention

To prevent illegal usurpation of public office

To order a person to perform their official duties

To inquire into the legality of a claim to a public office

#13. What penalty does the Amendment Act (2016) impose for offenders who employ children in prohibited occupations?

Imprisonment of 1 to 2 years

Community service for a year

A fine of 10,000 to 30,000

Imprisonment of 6 months to 2 years or a fine of 20,000 to 50,000 or both

#14. Article 29 of the Indian Constitution primarily focuses on:

Safeguarding the interests of linguistic and religious groups

Providing educational privileges to minorities

Protecting the rights of individual citizens

Offering financial aid to minority communities

#15. In which type of educational institution is religious instruction completely prohibited according to Article 28?

Institutions wholly maintained by the State

Institutions receiving aid from the State

Institutions recognized by the State

Institutions established under endowments or trusts

#16. Which among the following acts specifically establishes commissions for the protection of child rights?

The Mines Act, 1952

The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005

The Child Labour Amendment (2016)

The Plantation Labour Act, 1951

#17. What is the age limit specified by the Amendment Act (2016) for the prohibition of children's employment in all occupations and processes?

Below 18 years

Below 16 years

Below 14 years

Below 12 years

#18. Which writ is issued to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction?

Mandamus

Prohibition

Habeas Corpus

Certiorari

#19. How does Article 28 categorize educational institutions concerning religious instruction?

Based on their size and enrollment

Based on their maintenance, administration, and recognition

Based on their location and affiliation

Based on the type of religious instruction provided

#20. Which organizations were held as religious denominations within the Hindu religion by the Supreme Court?

Ramakrishna Mission and Hindu Mahasabha

Ananda Marga and Ramakrishna Mission

Aurobindo Society and Ananda Marga

Ramakrishna Mission and Aurobindo Society

#21. Which Act was primarily responsible for regulating child labor before the 2016 amendment?

Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

Employment of Children Act, 1938

Child Labour Amendment (2016)

Factories Act, 1948

#22. According to Article 35, which of the following matters empowers the Parliament to make laws exclusively without involvement from state legislatures?

All of the above

Punishment for offenses related to untouchability (Article 17)

Prescribing residence as a condition for certain employments (Article 16)

Restricting or abrogating Fundamental Rights for armed forces (Article 33)

#23. What distinguishes mandamus from prohibition?

Mandamus prevents illegal usurpation of public office, while prohibition ensures proper jurisdiction.

Mandamus commands activity, while prohibition directs inactivity.

Mandamus is available for any purpose, while prohibition is limited to enforcing fundamental rights.

Mandamus is issued against a public official, while prohibition is against a private individual.

#24. According to Article 29, who has the right to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture?

Citizens belonging to linguistic minorities only

Citizens residing in any part of India regardless of their community

Religious minorities with unique cultural practices

Citizens residing in specific regions with distinct cultural practices

#25. What distinguishes the Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction from that of a high court in India?

Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction is discretionary while a high court is obliged to issue writs in all cases.

The Supreme Court can issue writs against a person or government throughout India, whereas a high court's jurisdiction is limited to specific territorial areas.

High courts have broader writ jurisdiction as they can issue writs for any purpose while the Supreme Court can issue writs only for fundamental rights enforcement.

High courts cannot issue writs against private individuals, while the Supreme Court has the authority to do so.

#26. how does the Supreme Court view the writ of habeas corpus during the enforcement of martial law?

It limits the application of the writ of habeas corpus to certain cases during martial law.

It delegates the decision about the writ of habeas corpus to the military authorities during martial law.

It upholds the writ of habeas corpus, ensuring protection of individual liberties.

It automatically suspends the writ of habeas corpus during martial law.

#27. When can a writ of mandamus be issued?

Against a public official who fails or refuses to perform their official duties

Against the president of India or state governors

Against a private individual for non-compliance with a contractual obligation

To prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction

#28. What provision does Article 32 have concerning the suspension of the right to move courts for fundamental rights enforcement?

It doesn't permit any suspension of this right except during a national emergency as specified in Article 359.

It gives the Parliament the authority to suspend this right in times of public unrest.

It allows the judiciary to suspend this right if the executive fails to uphold national security.

It allows the President to suspend this right during any emergency without limitations.

#29. What is the significance of Article 35 in relation to the enforcement of certain fundamental rights?

It grants the state legislatures equal power with Parliament in enforcing these rights.

It ensures uniformity throughout India regarding the nature of specific fundamental rights and penalties for their violation.

It provides state legislatures the exclusive authority to create laws pertaining to fundamental rights.

It limits the power of Parliament in matters related to the enforcement of fundamental rights.

#30. What is the focus of Article 26 in the Indian Constitution?

Regulating public order in matters of religion

Protecting individual rights regarding religion

Ensuring the rights of religious denominations or their sections

Imposing restrictions on religious practices

#31. How did the Supreme Court interpret the right to conserve language under Article 29?

It includes the right to agitate for the protection of the language.

It restricts the promotion of languages to religious minorities only.

It prohibits any political discussions related to language conservation.

#32. Under Article 28, in which cases is religious instruction permitted on a voluntary basis?

Institutions administered by the State under endowments or trusts

Institutions wholly maintained by the State

Institutions receiving aid from the State

Institutions recognized by the State

#33. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act of 1956 was introduced primarily to address:

Bonded labor

Compulsory work without remuneration

Slavery

Prostitution and immoral trafficking

#34. According to Article 25, the wearing and carrying of kirpans is included in the profession of which religion?

Hinduism

Sikhism

Jainism

Buddhism

#35. What did the Supreme Court direct in 1996 regarding child labor?

Establishing educational institutions

Providing health insurance to employed children

Creation of a rehabilitation welfare fund

Issuing warnings to the employers

#36. What powers does Article 32 grant to the Supreme Court for fundamental rights enforcement?

Sole authority to interpret and modify laws that violate fundamental rights.

Discretion to determine the constitutionality of executive orders and legislation.

Authority to suspend any fundamental right during a national emergency.

The power to issue directions, orders, and various types of writs for fundamental rights enforcement.

#37. How is martial law different from military law?

Martial law involves government by military tribunals, while military law applies only to armed forces' discipline.

Martial law is applied during war, while military law is imposed during insurrection or rebellion.

Military law allows for the suspension of fundamental rights, while martial law does not affect civilian rights.

Military law refers to the suspension of ordinary law, while martial law refers to the application of military rules within civilian administration.

#38. According to the Supreme Court, what criteria should a religious denomination satisfy?

It should have a system of beliefs, a common organization, and a distinctive name

It should have a system of beliefs and a considerable number of followers

It should have a common organization and substantial wealth

It should be designated by a distinctive name and have political influence

#39. According to the Supreme Court's ruling, what is the status of political speeches advocating for language conservation?

They are exempt from any legal scrutiny under Article 29.

They are permissible and do not constitute corrupt practices.

They require prior approval from linguistic minority groups.

They are considered corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

#40. According to Article 25, which of the following is NOT covered under the right to propagate one's religion?

Converting others forcibly to one's religion

Exhibition of beliefs and ideas

Practicing religious rituals openly

Transmitting religious beliefs to others

#41. What does the term 'begar' refer to?

Begging

Selling of men, women, and children

Immoral traffic in women and children

Compulsory work without payment

#42. what is the scope of Article 25 regarding religious beliefs and practices?

It pertains only to citizens, not non-citizens

It excludes beliefs but focuses on religious rituals

It covers only religious doctrines (beliefs)

It includes religious practices (rituals) as well as beliefs

#43. How are minority educational institutions categorized based on their relationship with the State?

Seeking recognition and aid, seeking aid only, and not seeking any form of assistance from the State

Only seeking recognition without aid, seeking both recognition and aid, and neither seeking recognition nor aid

Seeking recognition but not aid, seeking aid but not recognition, and seeking both recognition and aid

Categorization based on the language of instruction and the number of enrolled students

#44. What does the Supreme Court's interpretation suggest about the scope of Article 29?

It safeguards the rights of linguistic minorities, not religious minorities.

It is not limited to minorities alone but includes any section of citizens.

It exclusively protects minority rights and excludes the majority population.

#45. What rights are granted to minorities under Article 30 of the Indian Constitution?

Rights to establish, administer, and maintain educational institutions of their choice

Rights to receive financial aid from the State for educational institutions

Rights to receive preferential treatment in admissions to state-funded institutions

#46. How does Article 32 relate to the jurisdiction of high courts under Article 226 concerning fundamental rights?

Article 32 limits high courts' jurisdiction in fundamental rights cases.

Article 32 gives exclusive jurisdiction to high courts for fundamental rights enforcement.

Article 32 doesn't relate to high courts' jurisdiction.

Article 32 and Article 226 confer concurrent jurisdiction in enforcing fundamental rights.

#47. What major change did the 2016 Amendment Act bring regarding the prohibited occupations and processes for children?

It reduced the number of prohibited occupations.

It allowed employment in hazardous processes with certain conditions.

It applied the prohibition only to specific industries.

It extended the prohibition to more occupations and processes.

#48. Which of the following is considered a form of 'traffic in human beings' according to Article 23?

Employment without proper wages

Selling and buying of men, women, and children like goods

Voluntary social service

Compulsory military service

#49. What is the primary emphasis of Article 27 in the Indian Constitution?

Prohibiting all forms of taxation

Ensuring state funding for all religions equally

Preventing taxation for promoting or maintaining any specific religion

Mandating taxation for all religious denominations

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