MCQs on Fundamental Rights: An Important achievement of the constitution of India
by Yogi P - January 9, 2025
MCQs on Fundamental Rights: An Important achievement of the constitution of India
Q 1: What is a significant achievement of the Indian Constitution?
- A Introduction of new currency
- B Inclusion of fundamental rights
- C Establishment of new states
- D Change of national symbol
Answer: (B) Inclusion of fundamental rights
Q 2: What are fundamental rights described as for the Indian people in the Constitution?
- A Privilege
- B Gift
- C Burden
- D Option
Answer: (B) Gift
Q 3: Which part of the Indian Constitution talks about Fundamental Rights?
- A Part-II
- B Part-III
- C Part-IV
- D Part-V
Answer: (B) Part-III
Q 4: What does the preamble of the Indian Constitution signify?
- A The goals and aspirations of the people of India
- B The powers of the President
- C The division of powers between the centre and states
- D The guidelines for foreign policy
Answer: (A) The goals and aspirations of the people of India
Q 5: How many fundamental rights are there in the Indian constitution?
- A 5
- B 6
- C 7
- D 8
Answer: (B) 6
Q 6: Which part of the constitution provides fundamental rights?
- A Part-I
- B Part-II
- C Part-III
- D Part-IV
Answer: (C) Part-III
Q 7: What is the main object of the fundamental rights of the Indian constitution?
- A Complete development of citizens
- B Promoting education
- C Economic growth
- D International relations
Answer: (A) Complete development of citizens
Q 8: Was the right to property a fundamental right?
- A Yes
- B No
Answer: (A) Yes
Q 9: What does the Right to Equality protect against?
- A Discrimination based on religion, race, caste, etc.
- B Pollution
- C Economic inequality
- D Education
Answer: (A) Discrimination based on religion, race, caste, etc.
Q 10: Which article of the constitution lays down freedoms under Right to Freedom?
- A Article 19
- B Article 20
- C Article 21
- D Article 22
Answer: (A) Article 19
Q 11: What is prohibited under the Right against Exploitation?
- A Traffic in human beings and forced labour
- B Freedom of speech
- C Right to equality
- D Cultural and educational rights
Answer: (A) Traffic in human beings and forced labour
Q 12: Can a person deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law?
- A Yes
- B No
Answer: (B) No
Q 13: What is safeguarded against Arbitrary Arrest and Detention?
- A Freedom of religion
- B Protection of life and personal liberty
- C Right against exploitation
- D Right to consult a legal practitioner
Answer: (D) Right to consult a legal practitioner
Q 14: Which age is specified for the prohibition of child employment in hazardous jobs under the Right against Exploitation?
- A 10 years
- B 12 years
- C 14 years
- D 16 years
Answer: (C) 14 years
Q 15: What is ensured under the Right of Freedom of Religion?
- A Freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion
- B Freedom to eat anything
- C Freedom to travel abroad
- D Freedom to vote
Answer: (A) Freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion
Q 16: Are fundamental rights absolute?
- A Yes
- B No
Answer: (B) No
Q 17: Which fundamental rights are available for non-citizens?
- A All of them
- B None of them
- C Some of them
- D Only right to equality
Answer: (C) Some of them
Q 18: During national emergency, which of the fundamental rights cannot be suspended?
- A Rights under Articles 20 and 21
- B Right to freedom of religion
- C Cultural and educational rights
- D Right to constitutional remedies
Answer: (A) Rights under Articles 20 and 21
Q 20: Which doctrine was established to limit the amendment of Fundamental Rights?
- A Doctrine of Eclipse
- B Basic Structure Doctrine
- C Doctrine of Severability
- D Doctrine of Lapse
Answer: (B) Basic Structure Doctrine
Q 21: Which article of the Constitution prohibits the enactment of laws that take away or abridge fundamental rights?
- A Article 13(2)
- B Article 14
- C Article 21
- D Article 25
Answer: (A) Article 13(2)
Q 23: What does Article 51A of the Indian Constitution pertain to?
- A Fundamental Duties
- B Preamble
- C Parliamentary System
- D Federal System
Answer: (A) Fundamental Duties
Q 24: Which Fundamental Right is considered the heart and soul of the Indian Constitution?
- A Right to Equality
- B Right to Freedom of Religion
- C Right to Constitutional Remedies
- D Cultural and Educational Rights
Answer: (C) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Q 25: What is prohibited under the Right of Freedom of Religion?
- A Forced conversion
- B Praying
- C Fasting
- D Going to a place of worship
Answer: (A) Forced conversion
Q 26: Which article provides for Cultural and Educational Rights?
- A Articles 25-28
- B Articles 29-30
- C Articles 31-32
- D Articles 33-34
Answer: (B) Articles 29-30
Q 27: Who can seek remedy under Right to Constitutional Remedies?
- A Only Indian Citizens
- B Only Government Officials
- C Any Individual
- D Only Minorities
Answer: (C) Any Individual
Q 28: Can Fundamental Rights be suspended during a National Emergency?
- A Yes
- B No
Answer: (A) Yes
Q 29: Who has the power to enforce Fundamental Rights?
- A Supreme Court
- B President
- C Parliament
- D Police
Answer: (A) Supreme Court
Q 30: Under which Article is the Right to Equality provided?
- A Articles 14 to 18
- B Articles 19 to 22
- C Articles 23 to 24
- D Articles 25 to 28
Answer: (A) Articles 14 to 18
Q 31: What does Right to Freedom of Religion include?
- A Freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion
- B Freedom to convert others by force
- C Freedom to disrespect other religions
- D Freedom to engage in violent religious activities
Answer: (A) Freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion
Q 32: Which Fundamental Right allows citizens to move the Supreme Court directly?
- A Right to Equality
- B Cultural and Educational Rights
- C Right to Freedom of Religion
- D Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer: (D) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Q 33: Which amendment led to the removal of the right to property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
- A 42nd Amendment
- B 44th Amendment
- C 46th Amendment
- D 48th Amendment
Answer: (B) 44th Amendment
Q 34: When can the Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens be limited?
- A During war
- B During National Emergency
- C When a person is imprisoned
- D During Elections
Answer: (B) During National Emergency
Q 35: What is the maximum duration within which an arrested person must be produced before a magistrate?
- A 24 hours
- B 48 hours
- C 72 hours
- D 96 hours
Answer: (A) 24 hours
Q 36: Which Fundamental Right is primarily for the protection of minorities?
- A Right to Equality
- B Cultural and Educational Rights
- C Right to Constitutional Remedies
- D Right to Freedom of Religion
Answer: (B) Cultural and Educational Rights
Q 37: Which Fundamental Right was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Indian Constitution?
- A Right to Equality
- B Right to Freedom
- C Right to Constitutional Remedies
- D Right to Freedom of Religion
Answer: (C) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Q 38: Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits employment of children in factories?
- A Article 23
- B Article 24
- C Article 25
- D Article 26
Answer: (B) Article 24
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