Productive Learning - Official https://edubrings-insight.

com/

25 Most Important MCQs on Fundamental Rights

Q1. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(i) There are six fundamental rights included in the Indian Constitution.
(ii) Right to Property is a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution.
(iii) Fundamental Rights are given in Part III of the Indian Constitution.

(a) Only (i) and (ii)

(b) Only (ii)
(c) All of these
(d) Only (i) and (iii)

Sol. There are six fundamental rights given in Part III of the Indian Constitution: the right to
equality, the right to freedom, the right against exploitation, the right to freedom of religion,
cultural and educational rights, and the right to constitutional remedies. While the 44th
Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 removed the right to property from the list of
fundamental rights and a new provision, Article 300-A, was added to the constitution,
which provided that “no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law”.
Thus, we can infer that only statements (i) and (iii) are correct while statement (ii) is
incorrect. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

Q2. In the event of a violation of fundamental rights, under which article can the
Supreme Court of India be petitioned?

(a) Article 18
(b) Article 29
(c) Article 32
(d) Article 20

Sol. An individual can directly seek the Supreme Court under Article 32 in the case of a
violation of fundamental rights. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
Q3. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(i) Only the aggrieved party can file a petition in case of violation of fundamental rights.
(ii) Fundamental rights are considered essential to preserve the dignity of human beings.
(iii) Freedom of speech and expression is guaranteed as a fundamental right in the Indian
Constitution.

(a) Only (ii) and (iii)

(b) Only (ii)
(c) All of these
(d) Only (i) and (ii)

Sol. Public interest litigation (PIL) is a legal action brought in a court of law to enforce
public interest or general interest in which the people have a high significance that affects
their legal rights. It is not required for the aggrieved party to contact the court directly;
anyone, including the court itself or any other private entity, can file a PIL. Fundamental
rights were included in the constitution because they were deemed necessary for the
development of each individual's personality and the preservation of human dignity. All
people of India enjoy the right to freedom of speech and expression, according to Article
19(1) (a) of the Indian Constitution. Thus, we can infer that only statements (ii) and (iii) are
correct while statement (i) is incorrect. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

Q4. The right to equality in matters of public employment is given in which one of the
following articles?

(a) Article 17
(b) Article 16
(c) Article 14
(d) Article 15

Sol. Article 16 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunity to all citizens in
matters related to employment in the public sector. Hence, option (b) is the right answer
choice.

Q5. Consider the following statements.

(i) All fundamental rights are automatically suspended in case of a national emergency.
(ii) Only the Supreme Court of India has the power to amend the fundamental rights.

(a) Statement (i) is correct, but statement (ii) is incorrect.

(b) Statement (i) is incorrect, but statement (ii) is correct.
(c) Both statements are correct.
(d) Both statements are incorrect.

Sol. Many Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens can be suspended during a national
emergency. The six liberties given under the right to freedom as per Article 19 of the Indian
Constitution are immediately suspended. The right to life and personal liberty, on the other
hand, cannot be suspended under the original Constitution. Furthermore, only the
Parliament can amend fundamental rights through a constitutional amendment, but only if
the modification does not change the Constitution's core framework. Thus, we can infer
that both statements are incorrect. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

Q6. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution deals with -

(a) Right to constitutional remedies

(b) Right against exploitation
(c) Right to equality
(d) Right to freedom of religion

Sol. Article 14 of the Constitution of India reads, “The State shall not deny to any person
equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.”
Thus, we can infer that it is related to the right to equality. Hence, option (c) is the right
answer choice.

Q7. Consider the following statements.

(i) Article 15 of the Constitution of India prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion,

race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
(ii) Untouchability is abolished in India and its practice in any form is forbidden under
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution.

(a) Statement (i) is correct, but statement (ii) is incorrect.

(b) Statement (i) is incorrect, but statement (ii) is correct.
(c) Both statements are correct.
(d) Both statements are incorrect.

Sol. Both statements are correct with reference to the context of the given question. Hence,
option (c) is the right answer choice.

Q8. Right to Freedom is given under which one of the following articles of the Indian
Constitution?

(a) Article 18
(b) Article 13
(c) Article 19
(d) Article 16

Sol. The Right to Freedom is one of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution
of India and is covered from article 19 to article 22. Hence, option (c) is the right answer
choice.

Q9. Which one of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts has made the right to
education at the elementary level a fundamental right?

(a) 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976

(b) 65th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1990
(c) 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978
(d) 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002

Sol. On December 12, 2002, the president of India assented to the Constitution
(Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002, which makes education a “Fundamental Right” for
those between the ages of six and fourteen. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

Q10. Consider the following statements.

(i) Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees six freedoms in the nature of civil rights.
(ii) Freedoms granted under Article 19 are available to both Indian and foreign nationals.

(a) Statement (i) is correct, but statement (ii) is incorrect.

(b) Statement (i) is incorrect, but statement (ii) is correct.
(c) Both statements are correct.
(d) Both statements are incorrect.

Sol. Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees six freedoms in the nature of civil
rights, which are available only to citizens of India. Thus, we can infer that statement (i) is
correct, but statement (ii) is incorrect. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

Q11. Which article provides protection from conviction for offences related to double
jeopardy?

(a) Article 21
(b) Article 20
(c) Article 24
(d) Article 29

Sol. Article 20 of the Indian Constitution provides protection in respect of conviction for
offences, and article 20(2) contains the rule against double jeopardy which says that “no
person shall be prosecuted or punished for the same offence more than once.” Hence,
option (b) is the right answer choice.

Q12. Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution deals with
preventive detention?

(a) Article 19
(b) Article 32
(c) Article 29
(d) Article 22

Sol. Article 22 of the Indian Constitution deals with preventive detention. Preventive
detention is a type of custody that is ostensibly justified for non-punitive grounds, most
commonly to deter (future) criminal conduct. Preventive detention is the process of
imprisoning accused individuals prior to trial on the grounds that their release would be
detrimental to society—specifically, that they would be more likely to commit criminal
offences if released. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

Q13. Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Article 22 of
the Indian Constitution?

(i) It provides specific rights to arrested and detained persons to be informed of the
grounds of arrest.
(ii) It provides specific rights to arrested and detained persons to consult a lawyer of one's
own choice.
(iii) It also states that an arrested person must be produced before a magistrate within 24
hours of the arrest.

(a) Only (ii) and (iii)

(b) Only (ii)
(c) All of these
(d) Only (i) and (ii)

Sol. All of the given statements with reference to Article 22 of the Indian Constitution are
correct. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

Q14. Consider the following statements.

(i) The Right to Information (RTI) Act was passed in 2005.

(ii) The right to information is a fundamental right under Article 14.

(a) Statement (i) is correct, but statement (ii) is incorrect.

(b) Statement (i) is incorrect, but statement (ii) is correct.
(c) Both statements are correct.
(d) Both statements are incorrect.

Sol. The RTI or the Right to Information Act, which was passed in 2005, is a fundamental
right and is an aspect of Article 19 (1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Thus, we can infer that
statement (i) is correct, but statement (ii) is incorrect. Hence, option (a) is the right answer
choice.
Q15. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees all persons the freedom of
conscience and the right to preach, practice and propagate any religion of their
choice.

(a) Article 22
(b) Article 23
(c) Article 24
(d) Article 25

Sol. Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees all persons the freedom of conscience
and the right to preach, practice and propagate any religion of their choice. Hence, option
(d) is the right answer choice.

Q16. Protection of life and personal liberty is stated under which one of the following
articles of the Indian Constitution?

(a) Article 24
(b) Article 32
(c) Article 21
(d) Article 18

Sol. Protection of life and personal liberty is stated under Article 21 of the Indian
Constitution. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

Q17. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees that no one can be
compelled to pay taxes for the promotion of any particular religion or religious
institution.

(a) Article 32
(b) Article 24
(c) Article 19
(d) Article 27
Sol. Article 27 of the Indian Constitution guarantees that no one can be compelled to pay
taxes for the promotion of any particular religion or religious institution. Hence, option (d)
is the right answer choice.

Q18. Consider the following statements.

(i) Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits child labour.

(ii) Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits human trafficking.

(a) Statement (i) is correct, but statement (ii) is incorrect.

(b) Statement (i) is incorrect, but statement (ii) is correct.
(c) Both statements are correct.
(d) Both statements are incorrect.

Sol. Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits human trafficking, making it an offence
punishable by law. While Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of
children below the age of 14 years in factories, mines and other hazardous jobs. Thus, we
can infer that both statements are incorrect. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

Q19. Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides a
guaranteed remedy for enforcement of all the other fundamental rights?

(a) Article 28
(b) Article 27
(c) Article 32
(d) Article 34

Sol. Article 32 of the Indian Constitution provides a guaranteed remedy, in the form of a
Fundamental Right itself, for enforcement of all the other Fundamental Rights, and the
Supreme Court is designated as the protector of these rights by the Constitution. Hence,
option (c) is the right answer choice.

Q20. How many writs are there in the Indian Constitution for the enforcement of
fundamental rights?
(a) Six
(b) Five
(c) Four
(d) Seven

Sol. There are five types of Writs which are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo
Warranto and Prohibition for the enforcement of fundamental rights. Hence, option (b) is
the right answer choice.

Q21. Which article of the Indian Constitution safeguards the rights of minorities?

(a) Article 31
(b) Article 27
(c) Article 29
(d) Article 19

Sol. Article 29 protects the interests of the minorities by making a provision that any
citizen/section of citizens having a distinct language, script or culture have the right to
conserve the same. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.

Q22. Which one of the following fundamental rights was termed as “heart and soul of
the Indian Constitution” by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?

(a) Right to constitutional remedies

(b) Right against exploitation
(c) Right to equality
(d) Right to freedom of religion

Sol. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar said that without Article 32 which deals with the right to
constitutional remedies, the Indian Constitution is null and void and thus it is regarded as
the heart and soul of the Indian Constitution. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

Q23. Which article of the Indian Constitution talks about the right to privacy?
(a) Article 20
(b) Article 21
(c) Article 22
(d) Article 23

Sol. The right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal
liberty under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III of the
Constitution. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

Q24. Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution have been taken from which one
of the following countries?

(a) Australia
(b) France
(c) Russia
(d) America

Sol. Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution have been taken from the United States
of America. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

Q25. Consider the following statements.

(i) The Parliament has the power to amend fundamental rights under Article 368 of the
Indian Constitution.
(ii) An amendment to fundamental rights requires the approval of two-thirds of the
members present and voting.

(a) Statement (i) is correct, but statement (ii) is incorrect.

(b) Statement (i) is incorrect, but statement (ii) is correct.
(c) Both statements are correct.
(d) Both statements are incorrect.

Sol. Article 368 (1) of the Constitution of India grants constituent power to make formal
amendments and empowers Parliament to amend the Constitution by way of addition,
variation or repeal of any provision according to the procedure laid down therein. An
amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either
House of Parliament. The Bill must then be passed in each House by a majority of the total
membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of
that House present and voting. Thus, we can infer that both statements are correct. Hence,
option (c) is the right answer choice.

Practice More Objective Questions Published on Our Website

Top 10 Selected MCQs on Attorney-General of India – Get PDF

https://edubrings-insight.com/blog/top-10-selected-mcqs-on-attorney-general-of-india-get-pdf/

10 Selected MCQs – Comptroller and Auditor General of India

https://edubrings-insight.com/blog/10-selected-mcqs-comptroller-and-auditor-general-of-india/

15 Most Important MCQs on Bharat Ratna – Download PDF

https://edubrings-insight.com/blog/15-most-important-mcqs-on-bharat-ratna-download-pdf/

40 Most Important MCQs on Indian Constitution

https://edubrings-insight.com/blog/40-most-important-mcqs-on-indian-constitution/

Thank You!