Fundamental Rights PYQs — 27 UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions

Question 1

'X' was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. 'X' explained that the meaning of the term 'law' in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. 'Y' pointed out that the term 'law' in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which 'X' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:

Accepted Answer

D. The view of only 'Y' is correct.

Question 2

A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :

Accepted Answer

C. the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.

Question 3

In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?

Accepted Answer

A. The principle of natural justice

Question 4

Consider the following statements : According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence. How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

B. Only two

Question 5

With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements : Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2 and 3

Question 6

What is the position of the Right to Property in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Legal right available to any person

Question 7

Right to Privacy' is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

C. Article 21

Question 8

Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards: Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year. Which of the above statements are not correct?

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2 and 3

Question 9

With reference to India, consider the following statements: When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 only

Question 10

A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

A. Article 14

Question 11

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

D. Right to Equality

Question 12

Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 21

Question 13

Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty ?

Accepted Answer

B. If there are no laws, there is no liberty.

Question 14

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement ?

Accepted Answer

C. Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III

Question 15

In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties ?

Accepted Answer

A. Rights are correlative with Duties.

Question 16

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

Accepted Answer

C. Constitutional Right

Question 17

One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of

Accepted Answer

A. Privileges

Question 18

Which one of the following statements is correct ?

Accepted Answer

C. Rights are claims of the citizens against the State.

Question 19

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ? Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour Abolition of untouchability Protection of the interests of minorities Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Accepted Answer

C. 1 and 4 only

Question 20

Consider the following statements:

Article 301 pertains to the Right to Property.
Right to Property is a legal right but not a Fundamental Right:
Article 300A was inserted in the Constitutional Amendment.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 and 3

Question 21

Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen years shall the employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment'?

Accepted Answer

A. Article 24

Question 22

Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List – I (Article) List – II (Provision) A. Article 14 1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them B. Article 15 2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India C. Article 16 3. "Untouchability" is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden D. Article 17 4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State

Accepted Answer

C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

Question 23

Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

D. Right to Constitutional Remedies

Question 24

In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by five Articles. They are:

Accepted Answer

C. Article 14 to Article 18

Question 25

Match List-I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List -II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Article of the Indian Constitution)	List-II (Provisions)
A. Article 16 (2)	1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law.
B. Article 29 (2)	2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion, or caste.
C. Article 30 (I)	3. All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
D. Article 31 (I)	4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language, or any of them.

Accepted Answer

A. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

Question 26

A British citizen staying in India cannot claim the right to:

Accepted Answer

A. Freedom of trade and profession

Question 27

Consider the following statements:
No one can be compelled to sing the National Anthem since:

it will be violative of the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.
it will be violative of the Right to the Freedom of Conscience and practise and propagation of religion.
there is no legal provision obliging anyone to sing the National Anthem.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

C. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

	List – I (Article)		List – II (Provision)
A.	Article 14	1.	The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them
B.	Article 15	2.	The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
C.	Article 16	3.	"Untouchability" is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
D.	Article 17	4.	There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State