Fundamental Rights and Duties — 20 MCQ Practice
Covering Fundamental Rights (Part III), Fundamental Duties (Article 51A), and the five major writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Quo Warranto) - one of the highest-scoring units in Polity.
In which Part of the Indian Constitution are the Fundamental Rights contained?
Part III of the Indian Constitution, spanning Articles 12 to 35, contains the Fundamental Rights, often referred to as the Magna Carta of India.
The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are inspired by which country's constitution?
The Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution are modeled closely on the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution.
Originally, how many Fundamental Rights were granted by the Constitution of India?
Originally, the Constitution provided for seven Fundamental Rights. The Right to Property was later deleted, leaving six rights in place.
Which Fundamental Right cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency?
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 established that the Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Articles 20 and 21) cannot be suspended during a national emergency.
Which writ literally means 'To have the body of' and is issued to protect personal liberty against unlawful detention?
Habeas Corpus is a writ issued by courts to produce a detained person before them to examine the legality of their detention.
The 'Right to Freedom of Religion' is guaranteed under which Articles of the Indian Constitution?
Articles 25 to 28 of Part III of the Indian Constitution guarantee the Right to Freedom of Religion to all citizens.
Which Article prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories, mines, or hazardous occupations?
Article 24 of the Constitution bans child labor by prohibiting the employment of children under 14 in factories, mines, or hazardous jobs.
Which committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?
The Swaran Singh Committee (1976) recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties to ensure citizens remain aware of their obligations.
In which year were the Fundamental Duties added to the Indian Constitution?
The Fundamental Duties were incorporated into Part IV-A by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.
How many Fundamental Duties are currently listed in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution?
Originally there were 10 duties. The 11th duty (obligating parents to provide education to children aged 6–14) was added in 2002, making it 11.
By which Constitutional Amendment was the 11th Fundamental Duty added to the Constitution?
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 added the 11th Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(k) concerning education.
Fundamental Duties are applicable to whom?
Unlike some Fundamental Rights, the Fundamental Duties listed in the Constitution are applicable exclusively to the citizens of India.
Under which Article are the Fundamental Duties mentioned?
The Fundamental Duties are housed under Part IV-A in a single comprehensive Article, which is Article 51A.
The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from which country?
The concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the constitution of the former USSR.
Which writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction?
The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court to a lower court or tribunal to stop them from continuing proceedings beyond their jurisdiction.
Which writ literally means 'We Command' and is issued to perform a public duty?
Mandamus is a command issued by a superior court to any public authority or lower court to perform a mandatory public duty.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution protects the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice?
Article 30 grants all minorities, whether based on religion or language, the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
Which Article bans 'Traffic in human beings and forced labor (begar)'?
Article 23 of the Constitution prohibits human trafficking, forced labor, and other similar forms of compulsory labor.
Fundamental Rights can be amended by whom?
The Parliament has the power to amend Fundamental Rights under Article 368, provided the amendment does not violate the 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution.
Are Fundamental Duties justiciable (enforceable directly by courts if violated) in India?
Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable. There is no direct legal penalty for violating them, though Parliament can pass laws to enforce specific duties.