Question 1

Which Article of the Indian Constitution grants the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

Accepted Answer

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution grants the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. It states that the right to move the Supreme Court by appropriate proceedings for the enforcement of the rights conferred by Part III (Fundamental Rights) is itself a fundamental right.

Question 2

Under Article 29 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is a right available to minorities?

Accepted Answer

Article 29 grants minorities the right to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture. Specifically, Article 29(1) states that any section of citizens residing in India having a distinct language, script, or culture has the right to conserve the same.

Question 3

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on which of the following grounds?

Accepted Answer

Article 15 states that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. This is a key equality right that prevents state-sponsored discrimination in access to public places and services.

Question 4

Which of the following Fundamental Duties was added to the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

Accepted Answer

The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 inserted Article 51A into the Constitution, which lists the Fundamental Duties of citizens. This amendment added 10 Fundamental Duties (later expanded to 11 by the 86th Amendment in 2002). Key duties include respecting the Constitution, cherishing secular values, protecting public property, and promoting scientific temper.

Question 5

According to Article 51A of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is NOT listed as a Fundamental Duty of Indian citizens?

Accepted Answer

Article 51A (added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976) lists 11 Fundamental Duties. These include: abiding by the Constitution, cherishing values of freedom, promoting harmony, protecting public property, developing scientific temper, safeguarding sovereignty, and protecting the environment. However, 'paying income tax' is a legal obligation under the Income Tax Act, not a constitutional Fundamental Duty.

Question 6

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

Accepted Answer

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution grants the right to move the Supreme Court directly for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. It states: 'The right to move the Supreme Court by appropriate proceedings for the enforcement of the rights conferred by this Part is guaranteed.' This article is itself considered a Fundamental Right and is the cornerstone of judicial protection of fundamental rights.

Question 7

Which of the following Fundamental Duties was added to the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, and is NOT explicitly mentioned in Article 51A?

Accepted Answer

The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 inserted Part IVA (Articles 51A to 51A) into the Constitution, adding 10 Fundamental Duties. Article 51A lists duties such as: (1) to abide by the Constitution, (2) to cherish and follow ideals of freedom struggle, (3) to uphold sovereignty and integrity, (4) to defend the country, (5) to promote harmony and brotherhood, (6) to preserve cultural heritage, (7) to protect environment and wildlife, (8) to develop scientific temper, (9) to safeguard public property, and (10) to strive for excellence in all fields. The duty to 'participate in armed forces' is NOT a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A; military service is a statutory obligation under separate laws, not a constitutional fundamental duty.

Question 8

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Which of the following is NOT a writ that can be issued under Article 32?

Accepted Answer

Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue five types of writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto. Injunction is a civil remedy but not a constitutional writ under Article 32.

Question 9

Which article of the Indian Constitution was amended by the 42nd Amendment to include Fundamental Duties, and in which year was this amendment enacted?

Accepted Answer

The 42nd Amendment, passed in 1976 during the Emergency, added Part IVA to the Constitution, introducing Fundamental Duties. Article 51A was inserted to codify these duties for Indian citizens.

Question 10

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees six freedoms to Indian citizens. Which of the following is NOT one of the freedoms listed under Article 19(1)?

Accepted Answer

Article 19(1) guarantees six freedoms: (a) freedom of speech and expression, (b) freedom to assemble peacefully, (c) freedom to form associations, (d) freedom of movement, (e) freedom to reside and settle, and (f) freedom to practice any profession. Right to education is NOT listed under Article 19.

Question 11

The 101st Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST). However, it also made a significant change to Article 300A. What was this change?

Accepted Answer

The 101st Amendment Act of 2016 inserted Article 366(12A) to define 'tax' and modified Article 300A to clarify that the right to property does not include a right to compensation for any tax. This was done to enable GST implementation without constitutional challenges.

Question 12

The 44th Amendment to the Indian Constitution removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights and reclassified it as a Constitutional Right. In which year was this amendment enacted?

Accepted Answer

The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 removed the Right to Property (originally Article 31) from Part III (Fundamental Rights) and placed it under Article 300A as a Constitutional Right, making it non-enforceable through Article 32.

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