QUESTION 1 OF 33
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India to be a:
Explanation: The Preamble declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
QUESTION 2 OF 33
Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution.
QUESTION 3 OF 33
The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of Fundamental Duties from which country?
Explanation: The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of Fundamental Duties from the USSR (Soviet Union).
QUESTION 4 OF 33
How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
Explanation: The Indian Constitution currently guarantees 6 Fundamental Rights, after the Right to Property was removed.
QUESTION 5 OF 33
The words "Socialist" and "Secular" were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by which amendment?
Explanation: The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment (1976).
QUESTION 6 OF 33
The Indian Constitution was originally adopted with how many Fundamental Rights (before deletion of one)?
Explanation: The Indian Constitution was originally adopted with seven Fundamental Rights.
QUESTION 7 OF 33
The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which constitutional amendment?
Explanation: The Right to Property was removed from the Fundamental Rights list by the 44th Amendment (1978).
QUESTION 8 OF 33
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees which fundamental right?
Explanation: Article 21 guarantees Protection of Life and Personal Liberty.
QUESTION 9 OF 33
Article 32, which allows citizens to directly approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights, was called by Dr. Ambedkar as:
Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar called Article 32 the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution, as it allows direct approach to the Supreme Court for rights enforcement.
QUESTION 10 OF 33
The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were added to the Constitution by which amendment, based on the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee recommendations?
Explanation: The Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment (1976), based on the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee's recommendations.
QUESTION 11 OF 33
How many Fundamental Duties are currently listed in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution?
Explanation: Article 51A currently lists eleven Fundamental Duties.
QUESTION 12 OF 33
The concept of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution was primarily borrowed from the constitution of which country?
Explanation: The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution were primarily borrowed from the United States Constitution.
QUESTION 13 OF 33
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees which fundamental right?
Explanation: Article 14 guarantees equality before law.
QUESTION 14 OF 33
Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees which of the following freedoms?
Explanation: Article 19 guarantees freedom of speech and expression, among other freedoms.
QUESTION 15 OF 33
Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees which fundamental right?
Explanation: Article 25 guarantees freedom of religion.
QUESTION 16 OF 33
The Right to Education as a Fundamental Right was added through which constitutional amendment?
Explanation: The Right to Education was added as a Fundamental Right through the 86th Amendment (2002).
QUESTION 17 OF 33
Article 32 empowers which court to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
Explanation: Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
QUESTION 18 OF 33
The writ of Habeas Corpus is issued to:
Explanation: The writ of Habeas Corpus is issued to produce a detained person before the court.
QUESTION 19 OF 33
The writ of Mandamus is issued to:
Explanation: The writ of Mandamus commands a public authority to perform its official duty.
QUESTION 20 OF 33
The writ of Certiorari is issued by a higher court to:
Explanation: The writ of Certiorari is issued by a higher court to quash an order of a lower court or tribunal.
QUESTION 21 OF 33
The writ of Prohibition is issued to:
Explanation: The writ of Prohibition prevents a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction.
QUESTION 22 OF 33
The writ of Quo Warranto is issued to question:
Explanation: The writ of Quo Warranto questions the legal authority of a person holding public office.
QUESTION 23 OF 33
Article 143 of the Constitution empowers the President to seek the advisory opinion of which body?
Explanation: Article 143 empowers the President to seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court.
QUESTION 24 OF 33
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended only once so far, by which amendment?
Explanation: The Preamble of the Indian Constitution has been amended only once, by the 42nd Amendment (1976).
QUESTION 25 OF 33
Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or:
Explanation: Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
QUESTION 26 OF 33
Article 16 of the Constitution guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of:
Explanation: Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
QUESTION 27 OF 33
Article 29 of the Constitution protects the interests of minorities regarding:
Explanation: Article 29 protects the interests of minorities regarding language, script and culture.
QUESTION 28 OF 33
Article 30 of the Constitution grants minorities the right to:
Explanation: Article 30 grants minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
QUESTION 29 OF 33
The concept of "Reasonable Restrictions" on Fundamental Rights allows the state to limit rights in the interest of:
Explanation: Reasonable Restrictions allow the state to limit Fundamental Rights in the interest of public order, morality and security.
QUESTION 30 OF 33
The Maneka Gandhi case (1978) significantly expanded the interpretation of which fundamental right?
Explanation: The Maneka Gandhi case (1978) significantly expanded the interpretation of Article 21.
QUESTION 31 OF 33
The concept of "Due Process of Law," though not explicitly in the original text, was read into Article 21 through which case?
Explanation: The concept of Due Process of Law was read into Article 21 through the Maneka Gandhi case.
QUESTION 32 OF 33
The Right to Privacy was declared a Fundamental Right under Article 21 by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?
Explanation: The Right to Privacy was declared a Fundamental Right under Article 21 in the Justice K.S. Puttaswamy case (2017).
QUESTION 33 OF 33
The concept of "Repugnancy" under Article 254 deals with conflicts between:
Explanation: The concept of Repugnancy under Article 254 deals with conflicts between Union and State laws on Concurrent List subjects.
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