Question 1

The preventive Detention Act curtailed the

Accepted Answer

The Preventive Detention Act allows for the detention of individuals without trial for certain periods, directly affecting the right to freedom by limiting personal liberty and freedom of movement.

Question 2

Which one of the following Fundamentals Rights has been the subject of maximum litigation and controversy?

Accepted Answer

The right to property was originally a fundamental right in India but was removed by the 44th Amendment in 1978 due to extensive litigation and controversy over land reforms and compensation.

Question 3

Which one of the following features has been wrongly listed as a feature of Right to Equality?

Accepted Answer

The Right to Equality does not prohibit special treatment of any section of society, including women and children. In fact, it allows for special provisions for women, children, and socially and educationally backward classes to promote their welfare and ensure equality.

Question 4

The Six Freedoms of the Indian Citizens have been enshrined in :

Accepted Answer

The Six Freedoms of the Indian Citizens are enshrined in Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. These freedoms include the right to freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, and profession.

Question 5

Which one of the following has been omitted from the list of freedom by the FortyFourth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

The Forty-Fourth Amendment of the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1978, omitted the right to acquire, hold, and dispose of property as a fundamental right. This was previously guaranteed under Article 31, but post-amendment, it was moved to Article 300A, making it a constitutional right but not a fundamental right.

Question 6

The Right to freedom of religion granted by the Indian Constitution implies that the Indian citizens

Accepted Answer

The Indian Constitution under Article 25-28 provides the right to freedom of religion, allowing citizens to profess, practice, and propagate any religion of their choice without state interference.

Question 7

The Constitution grants Cultural and Educational Rights with a view to

Accepted Answer

The Constitution grants Cultural and Educational Rights, particularly to minorities, to help them conserve their distinct culture, language, or script. This is aimed at preserving the rich diversity of the country.

Question 8

Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R Ambedkar as 'the heart and soul of the Constitution'?

Accepted Answer

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described the right to constitutional remedies as 'the heart and soul of the Constitution' because it allows citizens to move the court to enforce their rights when they are violated.

Question 9

Which one of the following writs is issued by the court in case of an illegal detention of a person?

Accepted Answer

Habeas corpus is a legal writ issued by a court or judge ordering someone who has custody of a person to bring the detainee to the court for the purpose of determining if the detention is lawful. It is specifically used in cases of illegal detention.

Question 10

Which one of the following writs is issued to courts, corporation or a person directing them to perform their public duty?

Accepted Answer

Mandamus is the writ issued to courts, corporations, or persons, directing them to perform their public duty which they have refused or failed to do.

Question 11

Which one of the following writs is issued by the High Court to lower court or a nonjudicial public institution to stop proceedings in a particular case?

Accepted Answer

Prohibition is the writ issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal either to prevent the latter from exceeding its jurisdiction or to restrain it from continuing with a case that does not fall within its jurisdiction.

Question 12

Under which one of the following writs a person can be prevented from taking an action to which he is officially not entitled?

Accepted Answer

Quo warranto is the writ that is issued to prevent a person from holding a public office to which he is not entitled. It questions the legality of a person's claim to a public office.

Question 13

To which of the following rights the foreigners are entitled under the Indian Constitution

Accepted Answer

The Indian Constitution provides certain rights to foreigners, including the right against exploitation, the right to equality before law, and the right to life and personal liberty. These rights are safeguarded under Articles 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 of the Constitution, making all the listed options correct.

Question 14

What is the sanction behind the Fundamental Rights granted by the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The main purpose for the grant of Fundamental Rights to the Indian citizens is :

Accepted Answer

The main purpose of granting Fundamental Rights to Indian citizens is to protect individual liberty. These rights are essential for the development of the personality of every individual and to preserve human dignity. They are a safeguard against state power, ensuring that the government cannot encroach on the fundamental freedoms of its citizens without a constitutionally valid reason.

Question 16

Which one of the following statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

The fundamental rights of Indian citizens are justiciable, meaning if these rights are violated, the individual has the right to approach a court of law.

Question 17

The Fundamental Rights under the Indian Constitution can be suspended during

Accepted Answer

The Fundamental Rights under the Indian Constitution can be suspended during a national emergency, as per Article 359. This does not apply to general elections or all types of emergencies, such as financial or state emergencies.

Question 18

The orders for the suspension of Fundamental Rights are issued

Accepted Answer

The President of India can suspend Fundamental Rights during a state of emergency, but this action requires the approval of the Parliament.

Question 19

Which one of the following authorities is authorised by the Constitution to impose reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights?

Accepted Answer

The Parliament is authorised by the Constitution to impose reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights for reasons such as the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence.

Question 20

The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens are contained in

Accepted Answer

The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens are contained in Part IV-A of the Constitution, which was added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.

Quiz 1: Fundamental Rights and Duties in the Indian Constitution