Fundamental Rights MCQ: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by five Articles. They are___
- AArticle 13 to Article 17
- BArticle 14 to Article 18
- CArticle 15 to Article 19
- DArticle 16 to Article 20
Question 2 of 50
Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?
- ARight against Exploitation
- BEqual pay for equal work
- CEquality before law
- DRight to freedom of religion
Question 3 of 50
Who considered the Right to Constitutional Remedies as very 'heart and soul' of the Indian Constitution?
- AM. K. Gandhi
- BJ. L. Nehru
- CB. R. Ambedkar
- DDr. Rajendra Prasad
Question 4 of 50
Which one of the following is NOT a fundamental right
- ARight to Freedom
- BRight to Equality
- CRight to property
- DRight against Exploitation
Question 5 of 50
An accused of an offence cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself, which article of Indian Constitution provides for this?
- AArticle 20
- BArticle 21
- CArticle 22
- DArticle 74
Question 6 of 50
Political right does NOT include which of the following?
- ARight to vote
- BRight to life
- CRight to contest in election
- DRight to lodge complaint with executive bodies of the Government
Question 7 of 50
Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees freedom to press?
- AArticle 16
- BArticle 19
- CArticle 22
- DArticle 31
Question 8 of 50
Which of these is NOT included as a Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution?
- ARight to freedom to speech
- BRight to equality before Law
- CRight to constituutional remedies
- DRight to equal wages for equal work
Question 9 of 50
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?
- ARight to life
- BEquality of opportunity in matters of public employment
- CProtection of personal liberty
- DRight to permanent housing
Question 10 of 50
According to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?
- AAny serving judge of the Supreme Court
- BAny serving judge of the High Court
- COnly a retired Chief Justice of India
- DOnly a retired Chief Justice of High Court
Question 11 of 50
Which one of the following writs examins the functioning of Subordinate Courts?
- AQuo Warranto
- BMandamus
- CCertiorari
- DHabeas Corpus
Question 12 of 50
Which Constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?
- A42nd Amendment
- B43rd Amendment
- C44th Amendment
- D62nd Amendment
Question 13 of 50
Which provision of the Fundamental Rights is directly related to the exploitation of children?
- AArticle 17
- BArticle 19
- CArticle 23
- DArticle 24
Question 14 of 50
Which of the following rights is NOT granted by the Constitution of India at present as a fundamental right?
- ARight to equality
- BRight to freedom
- CRight to property
- DRight against exploitation
Question 15 of 50
Which one of the following writs is issued to quash the order of a Court or Tribunal?
- AMandamus
- BProhibition
- CQuo Warranto
- DCertiorary
Question 16 of 50
Which provision relating to the Fundamental Rights is directly related to the exploitation of children?
- AArticle 17
- BArticle 19
- CArticle 23
- DArticle 24
Question 17 of 50
Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court?
- AMutual disputes among States
- BDispute between Centre and State
- CProtection of the Fundamental Rights
- DProtection from the violation of the Constitution
Question 18 of 50
Right to education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years is ___
- AIncluded in the Directive Principle of State Policy
- BA Fundamental Right
- CA Statutory Right
- DNone of these
Question 19 of 50
Fundamental right guaranteed under which one of the following Articles of the constitution or India is available only to the citizen of India?
- AArticle 19
- BArticle 20
- CArticle 21
- DArticle 22
Question 20 of 50
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 :
- ARight to privacy
- BEquality before law
- CAbolition of untouchability
- DRight to form association or union
Question 21 of 50
Which of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
- ASupreme Court
- BHigh Court
- CBoth 'a' and 'b'
- DDistrict Court
Question 22 of 50
Which of the following writs/order of the High Court/Supreme Court is brought to get an order of an authority quashed?
- AMandamus
- BCertiorari
- CQuo Warranto
- DHabeas Corpus
Question 23 of 50
Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the soul of the Constitution?
- AFundamental Rights
- BDirective Principles of State Policy
- CThe Preamble
- DRight to Constitutional Remedies
Question 24 of 50
Right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights during the rule of ___
- AIndira Gandhi Government
- BMorarji Desai Government
- CNarasimha Rao Government
- DVajpayee Government
Question 25 of 50
Which one of the following can be provided under RTI Act, 2005
- AInformation leading to incitement of an offense.
- BInformation leading to disclosure that may constitute contempt of court
- CConditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual property.
- DInformation relating to cabinet papers recording deliberations of Council of Ministers.
Question 26 of 50
All the following are Fundamental Rights guranteed by the Indian Constitution except___
- ARight to equality
- BRight against exploitation
- CRight to adequate means of livelihood
- DRight to freedom of religion
Question 27 of 50
The word 'Hindus' in Article 25 of the Constitution of India does not include?
- ABuddhists
- BJains
- CSikhs
- DParsees
Question 28 of 50
Civil equality implies___
- AEquality before law
- BEquality of opportunity
- CEqual distrubution of wealth
- DEqual right to participate in the affairs of the State
Question 29 of 50
The provisions relating to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India___
- ACannot be amended
- BCan be amended by a simple majority in the Parliament
- CCan 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
- DCan be amended by a two-thirds majority in the Parliament
Question 30 of 50
Right to Education Act (2002) was introduced to help which of the following groups of society?
- AChildren of the age of 6 to 14 years
- BCollege going teenagers
- CAll adults who could not get formal education
- DThose who are interested in technical education
Question 31 of 50
Right to Information (RTI) Act aims at to___
- ASecure access to information from public authorities
- BProvide information to public by a person who has got the information
- CProvide information by Government on public place
- DSecure information by police from culprits
Question 32 of 50
Which of the following is given the power to implement the Fundamental Rights by the Constitution?
- AAll courts in India
- BThe Parliament
- CThe President
- DThe Supreme Court and High Courts
Question 33 of 50
Which of the following Fundamental Right is NOT available to foreign citizen?
- AEquality before law
- BRight of freedom of expression
- CRight of freedom of life and body
- DRight against exploitation
Question 34 of 50
Which one of the following can not be suspended or restricted even during national emergency?
- ARight to reside and settle in any part of the country
- BRight to life and personal liberty right
- CRight to move freely throughout the territory of India
- DRight to carry on any profession or business
Question 35 of 50
Which of the following rights does Indian Constitution NOT guarantee?
- ARight of equal home
- BRight to equality
- CRight to freedom of religion
- DRight to freedom of speech
Question 36 of 50
Freedom of the Press in India :
- AAvailable to the people under the law of the Parliament
- BSpecifically provided in the constitution
- CImplied in the right of freedom of expression
- DAvailable to the people of India under executive power
Question 37 of 50
Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental Rights?
- ARight to freedom of religion
- BRight to freedom of thought and expression
- CRight to equality
- DRight to equal pay for equal work for man as well as women
Question 38 of 50
Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees equality of opportunity to all citizens of India in matters relating to public employment?
- AArticle 15
- BArticle 16 (1) and 16 (2)
- CArticle 16 (3)
- DArticle 16 (3), 16 (4) and 16 (5)
Question 39 of 50
Which one of the following is Human Right as well as a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India?
- ARight to information
- BRight to education
- CRight to work
- DRight to housing
Question 40 of 50
Indian Constitution has given some liberties to its citizens. Which of the following is NOT true about it. Citizen is free to the liberty of ____
- AHis expression and speech
- BTo gather peacefully without arms
- CTo purchase land and property in any part of the country
- DTo do business in any trades in the list prepared by Indian Government
Question 41 of 50
The Writ Habeas Corpus is available for___
- ADirecting any person, corporation or inferior court to do some particular thing
- BThe purpose of releasing from illegal custody, persons unlawfully detained
- CDirection of Supreme Court to an inferior court to send the records of the pending case
- DDirecting the lower court to stop proceeding by a higher court
Question 42 of 50
A writ issued by the judiciary enquiring upon the executive to do what it should have done within its stipulated powers is called ___
- AHabeas Corpus
- BMandamus
- CProhibition
- DQuo Warranto
Question 43 of 50
Fundamental Rights are NOT given to ___
- ABankrupt persons
- BAliens
- CPersons suffering from incurable diseases
- DPolitical sufferers
Question 44 of 50
Which of the following is a bulwark of personal freedom?
- AMandamus
- BHabeas Corpus
- CQuo Warranto
- DCertiorari
Question 45 of 50
Consider the following statements about the 'Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005' and select one which is NOT provided for or specially exempted :
- AIt is not applicable in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
- BAn applicant making request for information will have to give reasons for seeking information
- CRemoval of Chif Information Officer
- DEvery Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of 5 years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
Question 46 of 50
Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
- AA decree
- BAn ordinance
- CA writ
- DA notification
Question 47 of 50
At present in the Constitution of India Right to Property is ___
- AFundamental Right
- BLegal Right
- CMoral Right
- DNone of these
Question 48 of 50
Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul of the constitution'?
- ARight to freedom of religion
- BRight to property
- CRight to equality
- DRight to Constitutional Remedies
Question 49 of 50
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Fundamental Rights'?
- APart I
- BPart II
- CPart III
- DPart IV
Question 50 of 50
The 44th Amendment in the Constitution of India removed the following right from the category of Fundamental Rights___
- AFreedom of speech
- BConstitutional remedies
- CProperty
- DFreedom of religion