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5. Which of the right(s) can be enforced under Article 32?

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Which are the above is/are considered?

1. Which of the Article was described as An Articles without
which the constitution would be a nullify . It is the very
soul of the constitution and the very heart of it by Dr.
Ambedkar.

A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only

of the above

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C. Article 32

D. Article

1. The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme court is narrower

than that of High court

2. According to Article 32, The Writs issued by supreme court

may include

2. The territorial jurisdiction of the Supreme court for

the purpose of issuing writs is wider than that of a
High court

1. Habeas corpus

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B. Article 33

D. All

6. In Which way the Writ jurisdiction of the Supreme court

differs from that of a High court

Which are the above is/are considered?

A. Article 30
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C. 1 and 3 only

Which are the above is/are considered?

2. Mandamus

A. 1 only
nor 2

3. Prohibition

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1

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4. Certiorari

B. 2 only

7. Match the following Writs with its meanings

5. Quo-warranto

1. Habeas Corpus - i) We command

Which are the above are considered?

A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above

2. Mandamus - ii) to be certified

C. 2, 3 and 5 only

3. Prohibition - iii) by what authority

4. Quo-Warranto - iV) to forbid
- v) to here the body of

3. Consider the following statements regarding Article 32

1. The right to move to the supreme court by appropriate proceeding for the enforcement of the fundamental
rights is guaranteed

Choose the correct code below

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A. v) i) iv) iii)
ii) v) iii)

2. The supreme court shall have power to issue directions

or orders or writs for the enforcement of any of the
fundamental rights

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C. 3 only

D. i)

1. Detention is lawful
2. The proceeding is for contempt of a legislature or a
court

Which of the above statement is wrong?

B. 2 only

C. v) i) iii) iv)

8. The Habeas corpus is not issued in which of following conditions

3. Parliament can empower any other court to issue directions, orders and writ of all kinds

A. 1 only
above

B. i) ii) iii) iv)

3. Detention is by a competent court

D. None of the

4. Detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court

4. Given below are two statements one labelled as assertion(A)

and the other labelled as reason(R)

Choose the correct code below

A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above

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Assertion(A): The supreme court has been constituted as

the defender and guarantor of the fundamental rights of the
citizens.

C. 1 , 2 and 3 only

9. The mandamus cannot be issued in which of the following

conditions

Reson(R): The supreme courts vested with the original

and wide powers for the purpose.

1. Against a private individual or body.

In the context of the above 2 statements which one of the

following is correct?

2. When the duty is discretionary and not mandatory.

3. To enforce a contractual obligation.

A. Both A and R are true and R the correct explanation

of A
B. Both A and R are true and R not correct
explanation of A C. A is true, but R is false D. A is
false, but R is true

Which of the above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
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10. The Writ of Prohibition on be issued only against

16. A law passed by virtue of Article 33 can override which of

the following articles

1. Judicial authorities

1. Article 20

2. Non - Judicial authorities

2. Article 21
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
nor 2

B. 2 only

3. Article 22

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1

4. Article 19
Which of the above are correct?

11. The Writ of Prohibition can not be issued against

2. Administrative authorities

17. Consider the following statements, regarding Article 34

3. Legislative bodies

1. It affects only fundamental rights

4. Private individuals (or) bodies

2. It suspends the government and ordinary low courts

Which are the above are correct?

3. It is imposed to restore the breakdown of law and order

due to the any reason

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A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only

D. All of the above

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

4. It is imposed either in the whole country or in any

part of it.

12. Which of the Prerogative Writs is both preventive as well

as curative.
B. Mandamus

Which of the statements are correct?

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A. Habeas Corpus
D. Certiorari

C. Prohibition

A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 4 only

D. All of the above

13. Which are the conditions under which certiorari may be

issued

2. The decision itself violates a fundamental right

1. When the state acquires the property of minority educational institution.

3. The decision violates the law or is without jurisdiction

4. The decision is against natural justice

2. When the state acquires the land held by a person

under his personal cultivation and the land is within
the statutory ceiling limits.

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Which are the above conditions are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 4 only
D. All of the above

C. 1, 3 and 4 only

Which of the above case(s) is/are correct?

A. 1 only
nor 2

14. Consider the following statements:

1. Writ petition cannot be filed to circumvent on earlier

decision of the supreme court.

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D. Neither 1

2. Article 31A
3. Article 31B

D. Neither 1

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4. Article 31C
Which of the above are correct?

15. Under Article 32, which of the below cannot be enforced

by writ

A. 1 and 2 only B. 1, 2 and 3 only

D. All of the above

1. Government policy

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

20. Article 31B saves the acts and regulations included in the

2. Directive principles of state policy

A. Seventh schedule
B. Eighth schedule
schedule D. Tenth schedule

3. Policy preference not involving fundamental rights

Which are the above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above

C. Both 1 and 2

1. Article 31

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

C. Both 1 and 2

B. 2 only

19. Which were the articles retained as exceptions to the fundamental rights of property

2. Threat of infringement of fundamental right is enough

to justify issue of Writ.

B. 2 only

C. 1, 2 and 3 only

18. Though the fundamental right to property has been abolished. In which cases provide for the guaranteed rights to
compensation in case of acquisition or requisition of private
property by the state.

1. The law under which the decision was given is void

A. 1 only
nor 2

C. 1 and 3 only

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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above

1. Quori Judicial authorities

C. Ninth

21. The right which is available only to citizens are

C. 2 and 3 only

1. Freedom of speech, assembly and association.

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2. Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.

restaurants.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

3. Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the

territory of India.

A. 1,2,3 and 4

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

C. 1 and 2

D. 3 and 4

A. Cannot be amended B. Can be amended by a simple

majority in the Parliament C. Can be amended by a twothirds majority in the Parliament D. Can be amended by
a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting
in the Parliament and ratified by a majority of the state
legislatures.

D. 1 and

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B. 1, 2 and 3

C. 1,3 and 4

28. The provisions relating to the fundamental rights in the

constitution of India

4. Right to constitutional remedies.

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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B. 1 and 4

22. Which one of the following rights is available only to the

citizens within the territory of India?

29. Consider the following statements

1. The Article 20 of the constitution of India states that
2. Right to form associations or unions.
no person can be convicted for any office except for the
3. Equality before law.
violation of law in force at the time of the commission of
the act charged as an offence.
4. Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms.
2.The Article 21 of the constitution of India states that
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty
except according to procedure established by law.
A. 1, 2 and 4 B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 C. 2, 3 and 4 D. 1,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3 and 4

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1. Freedom of speech.

A. Only 1
1 nor 2

23. Which of the following is/are instance(s) of violation of human rights?

1. A person was detained by the security forces while going
for casting vote in parliamentary election.
2. A civilian was killed by the Army while undertaking
combing operation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither
1 nor 2

31. Take the case of dignity and equal rights for women. How
do democracies help?

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A. Women in democracies have equal degree of political

representation in legislature
B. Women in democracies
have guaranteed rights and are always treated with respect
C. Women in democracies are not subjected to sex discrimination in most aspects of social life D. In democracies,
the principle of equality is accepted as legal norm, which
makes it easier to guarantee their freedom and dignity

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25. The fundamental rights in Indian constitution primarily act

as limitations upon the powers of the
1. Executive 2. Legislature 3. Individuals
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
C. 1 and 2

D. Neither

A. Right to information
B. Right to education
C. Right to work D. Right to reside

A. Right to privacy
B. Equality before law
C. Abolition of untouchability
D. Right to form association or
union

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 and 2

30. Which one of the following is human right as well as a

fundamental right under the constitution of India?

24. Point out which from the following is not a right enumerated in the constitution of India but has been articulated
by the Supreme court to be a fundamental right?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

32. Consider the following statements about the right to information (RTI) Act, 2005 and select one which is not provided for or specially exempted

D. 1,2 and 3

A. It is not applicable in the state of Jammu and Kashmir

B. An applicant making request for information will have
to give reasons for seeking information
C. Removal of
chief information officer
D. Every information commissioner shall hold office for a term of 5 years or till the age
of 65 years whichever is earlier.

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26. Only the citizens of India enjoy the right to

1. Equality before law. 2. Protection of life and personal
liberty. 3. Freedom as to payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion. 4. Equality of opportunity
in matters of public employment.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
33. Which one of the following subjects comes under the comA. 1,2,3 and 4 B. 1,3 and 4 C. Only 4 D. 3 and 4
mon jurisdiction of the Supreme court and the High court?
A. Mutual disputes among states
B. Dispute between
centre and state C. Protection of the fundamental rights
D. Protection from the violation of the constitution

27. Which of the following one provided for in the fundamental

right regarding prohibition of discrimination on grounds of
religion, race, caste, sex, or place of the birth?

1. Access to hotels and places of public entertainment. 2. 34. Suppose legislation was passed by the parliament imposing
Access to clubs. 3. Access to shops. 4. Access to public
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ceiling, price and advertisements. The legislation is included in the 9th Schedule to the Constitution of India.
In this context, which one among the following statements
is correct?

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40. Which among the following is not true about the censorship
of the press?
1. It is prohibited by the constitution.
2. It has to be judged by the test of reasonableness.
3. It is a restriction on the freedom of the press mentioned
A. The Legislation is invalid as it violates the freedom of
in Article 19.
press B. The Legislation is valid by virtue of Article 31B
4. It is specified in Article 31 of the constitution.
C. The Legislation is invalid as it imposes unreasonable reChoose the right answer from the option given below
strictions under Article 19(2) of the Constitution D. The
A. 1,3 and 4
B. 1,2 and 3
C. 2,3 and 4
D. 1,2,3
Legislation is valid as the press is not a citizen Article 19
and 4
of the Constitution

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35. Which of the following Articles of the Indian constitution 41. Freedom of speech and expression are restricted in the constitution on grounds of
guarantees equality of opportunity to all citizens of India
1. Defamation.
in matters relating to public employment?
2. Contempt of court.
A. Article 15
B. Article 16 (1) and 16(2) C. Article
3. Protecting a scheduled tribe.
20 and 21 D. Article 24 and 25
4. Friendly relations with foreign states.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
36. The acquisition of land an estates by the government for
A. 1,2 and 3
4

construction of highways and other infrastructure deals

with which of the following parts of the constitution?
1. Part-III, Fundamental rights.
2. Part-IV, Directive principles of state policy.
3. Part-IVA, Fundamental duties.
4. Part-XII, Finance, property, contracts and suits.
Select the correct answer A. 1,2 and 4
B. 2 and 4
C. 1 and 2 D. Only 4

B. 1,2,3 and 4

C. 1 and 4

D. 1,2 and

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42. In case of proclamation of emergency on grounds of war or

external aggression, which of the following is not true ?
1. All fundamental right will be automatically suspended.
2. The right to move a court for enforcement of any fundamental right is suspended.
3. The President may order the suspension of enforcement
of any fundamental right except Article 20-21.
37. For violation of which of the following rights, an aggrieved
4. Parliament may authorize suspension of all fundamental
person can approach directly Supreme court and High
rights.
courts for their enforcement?
Choose the right answer from the option given below
1. For denial of information under rights to information.
2. For denial of education under right to education.
A. 1,3 and 4 B. 1,2 and 4 C. 2,3 and 4 D. 1,2,3 and
3. For denial of employment under MNREGA.
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43. Right To Information (RTI) Act aims to
A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. 2 and 3 D. All of these
A. Secure access to information from public authorities
B. provide information to public by a person who has got
38. Which statements is/are not correct regarding the fundathe information C. provide information by Government
mental rights?
on public place
D. secure information by police from
1. Some of these rights are not available to the armed
culprits
forces.
2. They are automatically suspended when any emergency
44. Consider the following statements right to information is
is proclaimed by the President.
necessary in India because it
3. The President alone can decide upon modifying their
1. Increase peoples participation in administration.
application to the Armed Forces.
2. Makes administration more accountable to people.
4. They cannot be amended as they form the basic feature
3. Makes administration more innovative.
of the constitution.
4. Makes people aware of administrative decision makes of
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
the statements.
A. 1 and 2 B. 2,3 and 4 C. 1 and 4 D. 1,2,3 and 4
A. 1,2 and 3 are correct B. 2,3 and 4 are correct C. 1,2
and 4 are correct D. 1,3 and 4 are correct
39. Which of the following fundamental rights are available to
Indian citizens but not to aliens?
45. Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?
1. Equality before law.
1. The right to private property was removed from the
2. Freedom of expression and speech.
constitution by the forty-second amendment.
3. Right of minorities to conserve their language and cul2. The right to private property which was granted by the
ture.
original constitution has been made more sacrosanct by the
4. Protection to life and liberty.
forty-fourth amendment.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
3. The right to property was never a fundamental right
A. 1,2 and 4

B. 1,2 and 3

C. 2,3 and 4

D. 2 and 3

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4. The right to private property was granted by the original

Constitution but it has since been removed from the list of
Fundamental Rights.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A. 1,2 and 3

B. 2,3 and 4

C. 1,3 and 4

any institution D. Religious instruction can be imparted

in some institutions voluntarily

D. 1 and 3

B. 1,2 and 4

C. 1,3 and 4

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A. 1,2 and 3
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46. Which of the following are the points of criticism against

the fundamental rights ?
1. The economic and social right do not find any place in
the chapter on fundamental rights.
2. The fundamental rights are almost absolute and attach
too much importance to the interests of the individual.
3. The remedies for the protection of the fundamental
rights are very expensive and beyond the capacity of the
ordinary citizens.
4. The rights are hedged with so many restrictions and
limitations that they virtually became ineffective.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
D. 2,3 and

A. 1 and 2

B. 1,2 and 3

C. 1,3 and 4

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47. Which of the following are not included in the right to freedom of religion in the constitution of India ?
1. Freedom of conscience and the right to practise and
propagate religion.
2. Levying of taxes or use of funds of the government for
the promotion or maintenance of any religion.
3. Establishment and maintenance of religion and charitable institutions
4. Imparting or religious instructions in any government
maintained institutions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
D. 2 and 4

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48. Which of the following statements regarding the Article 22

of the constitution of India are correct ?
1. The fundamental right conferred by this Article protects
persons against arrests and detention in certain cases.
2. This fundamental right is guaranteed to both citizens
and non-citizens.
3. The rights guaranteed under this provision are applicable to those arrested under laws providing for preventive
detention.
4. The rights guaranteed under this article are not applicable to enemy aliens.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
B. 2 and 4

C. 1,2 and 4

D. 1 and 3

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A. 1,2 and 3

49. Which of the following is correct matched ?

Article - Deals with
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answers

31 A ; Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights

31 B : Validating certain Act
31 C : Giving effect to Fundamental Duties
13 : Saving of certain laws

1. C
10. C
18. C
26. D
34. A
42. B
50. C

50. Which of the following is not correct about Article 28 ?

A. It prohibits the religious instructions in educational institutions B. It classifies institutions on the basis of State
grant
C. Religious instructions cannot be imparted in
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2. D
11. C
19. C
27. C
35. B
43. A

3. C
12. D
20. C
28. B
36. B
44. C

4. A 5. A 6.
13. D 14. C
21. B 22. A
29. C 30. B
37. B 38. B
45. A 46. C

C 7. A 8. D
15. D 16. B
23. C 24. A
31. D 32. C
39. D 40. B
47. D 48. C

9. D
17. C
25. A
33. C
41. D
49. B