Chapter 17: Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive principles
of State Policy
Question Bank
I. Tick the correct option
1. The Fundamental Rights are an effort to established India as a—--
a R0eligious state. b. Monarch
c. Majoritarian state. d. Welfare state
Answer: d) welfare state
2. Habeas Corpus is a—---
a. Writ b. Fundamental duties
c. Fundamental rights d. Directive Principles of State policy
Ans a) Writ
3. As per the Right to Education, the state will provide free and compulsory
education to all children in the age group of—--
a. 5-15 years b. 6-14 years
c. 5-20. years d. 5-10 years
Ans: b) 6-14 years
4. Secular state means
a. all religions have equal freedom
b. no discrimination on the ground of religion
c. state does not have any religion
d. All of above.
Ans: d) All of above
5. All the citizens of India can secure employment anywhere in the country
because they have—-
a Double citizenship. b. Single citizenship
c State citizenship. d. No citizenship
Ans: Single citizenship
6. Which of the following freedom is not available to the Indian citizens?
a. freedom of speech and expression
b. Freedom to form associations
c. Freedom to assemble with arms and weapons.
d. Freedom to reside and settle in any part of India.
Ans: c) Freedom to assemble with arms and weapons
7. Which fundamental rights ensures equality before law?
a. Right to freedom
b. Right to equality
c. Right to life
d. Right to education
Answer: Right to Equality
8. What is the purpose of the right to constitutional remedies?
a. to protect citizens from exploitation
b. To provide a means to approach the supreme court or High Court for re-
enforcement of fundamental rights.
c. To ensure equality before law
d. To promote freedom to speech
Ans: b)To provide a means to approach the supreme court or High court for re
-ennforcement of fundamental rights
9. When were fundamental duties added to the Indian Constitution?
a. At the time of independence
b. During the emergency (1975-77)
c. Through the 42nd constitutional amendment (1976)
d. Through the 86th constitutional amendment (2002)
Answer: c) Through the 42nd amendment
10. What is the primary purpose of the fundamental duties?
a. To provide rights to citizens
b. to impose penalties on citizens
c. To promote a sense of responsibility and civic duty
d. To guide the government in policy making
Answer: c) To promote a sense of responsibility and civic duty
11. What is the primary purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy in
the constitution of India.?
a. To impose penalties on the citizens
b. To guide the government in policy making
c. To provide rights to citizens
d. To promote individual freedom.
Answer b) To guide the government in policy making
II. Fill in the blanks
1.--------------are essential element of every democratic country.
Answer: Fundamental Rights
2. The —----------are -provided to the Indian citizens to restore their
fundamental rights.
Answer: Writs
3 At present, there are —------Fundamental Duties.
Answer :11
4. The Directive Principles of State Policy have been grouped into—--------
categories.
Answer: Four
5. The Right to—------ provide a means to approach the Supreme or High Court
for re-enforcement of the fundamental rights.
Answer: Right to constitutional remedies
6. The Fundamental Duties are—----------, meaning they can't be enforced by
law.
Answer: Non justiciable
7. The primary purpose of the Directive Principles of a State Policy is to provide
a—---- for governance.
Answer: guidelines
8. The Directive Principles of a State Policy is—--------(justiciable /non
justiciable).
Answer: Non justiciable
9 Vinesh is a Bihari but lives in Karnataka and has a —---------- citizenship.
Answer: Single citizenship
10. The Right to information is added in the Fundamental Right in year—--------
---.
Answer: 2002
III Match the column
Column A Column B
1.Fundamental Rights a. 2005
2. Fundamental Duties b.1978
3.Directive Principles c. six
4.Right to Property d. eleven
5 Right to Information e. Frame work
Options:
i. 1-a,2-c,3-d,4-e,5-b
ii. 1-e,2-a,3-d,4-b,5-c
iii. 1-d,2-b,3-c,4-a,5-e
iv. 1-c ,2- d,3-e,4–b,5-a
Answer:iv.
Column A Column B
1. Freedom of speech a. Writ
2. Freedom of opportunity b. Protection of interest of minorities
3. Right against exploitation c. Right to Equality
4. Cultural and Educational rights d. Prohibition of human trafficking
5. Right to constitutional remedies e. Right to freedom
Options:
i. 1-a,2-c,3-d,4-e,5-b
ii. 1-e,2-a,3-d,4-b,5-c
iii. 1-d,2-b,3-c,4-a,5-e
iv. 1-e,2-c,3-d,4-b,5-a
Answer: iv
IV. There are five questions. Each question has Assertion and its Reason.
Read each sentence carefully:
Assertion (A): The Right to Freedom of speech and expression is an essential
component of a democratic society.
Reason: This right allows the citizens to express their opinion and ideas freely.
Answer:a) A
Assertion (A): Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they can't be
enforced by law.
Reason (R): These duties are moral obligations, that citizens are not expected
to follow because they are useless.
Answer:b)
Assertion (A): Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines for the
government to promote social and economic welfare.
Reason (R): They are justiciable, meaning the Supreme Court can decide the
related matters.
Answer:a)
Assertion (A): The Right to Freedom of speech and expression is an absolute
right.
Reason (R): This right is subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of
sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the state and public order.
Answer:d)
Assertion (A): The Right to Life is a fundamental right, that is essential for the
enjoyment of all other rights.
Reason (R): This Right is enshrined in Article 21 of the Indian constitution and
includes the right to live with dignity.
Answer:a)
Now select the correct option for the above questions respectively :-
a) Assertion and Reason both are true and Reason is correct for Assertion.
b) Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not correct for Assertion.
c) Assertion is true Reason is false.
d) Assertion is false Reason is true.
V. Identify the Fundamental Rights, violated in the following situations:
1. A Muslim girl is not allowed to step out of a village for higher education in
the city where as her brother is going abroad to pursue further studies.
Answer: Right to Equality
2. If a politician in one state does not allow labourers from the other state to
work in his state.
Answer: Right to Equality (Right to equal opportunity)
3. If a state government run school imparts particular religious education.
Answer: Violation of Right to Religion.
VI. Source based questions
A) Read the extract carefully and answer the questions: (1x4 =4)
The intervention of the state in the religious and social practices of a particular
religion maybe aimed at eradicating certain social evils which are a stigma in
the name of the present civilized society. For example, the practice of
untouchability by the so-called upper caste towards the low caste has been
abolished, because it is based on discrimination and violates the fundamental
rights. Similarly personal laws based on religion can also be amended through
the state intervention if they go against the principle of Liberty , Equality and
Justice.
Q1. Name a personal law that has been amended recently.
Answer: Tripple Talaq
Q2. Now, the women of some communities of India have a right related to
property. Name it.
Answer: Law of inheritance of property
Q3. The Reservation Policy benefits is based on caste system to bring equality
in the society. True /False.
Answer: True
Q4. The State intervenes in the social and religious matters, if they are against
of fundamental rights _________.
B) Read the extract carefully and answer the following questions. (1x4=4)
Fundamental rights are considered as an essential element in every democratic
country therefore the constitution of India provides several fundamental
rights. They include the Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right to Freedom
of Religion, Right Against Exploitation, Cultural and Educational Rights and the
Rights to Constitutional remedies.
Q1. What's the essential element for the growth of every individual living in
India?
Answer: Fundamental Rights
Q2. How many fundamental rights were given to the citizens of India at time of
enforcement of the Constitution in 1950?
Answer : 7
Q3. Now how many fundamental rights we have after 1976?
Answer: Six
Q4. Under which Fundamental Right, awarding titles like Khan Bahadur, Rai
Saheb, etc. were abolished?
Answer : Right to Equality
VI. Answer the following questions. (5X 3= 15)
1. Discuss the Right to Equality.
Answer : There are the provisions of Right to Equality:----
1 Equality before law
2.Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion,race,caste,sex,or place
of birth
3.Equality of opportunity in matters of employmentj.
4 Abolition of untouchability
5 Abolition of title
2. Explain the scope and limitations of the Right to Freedom &
Speech.
Answer : Our Fundamental rights are given to us for our development but
they are not absolute .Some restrictions are imposed on them to safeguard
the interest of the entire community .Hence they are justified for the good .
A few restrictions are as follows:---
1.During the infectious disease our free movement is restricted like COVID 19
, Lockdown was imposed.
2.Freedom to follow any profession does not mean that illegal or criminal
activities can be followed as occupation like gambling, kidnapping etc
3 .Any profession requires certain qualification from the government
authorised institutution like a doctor requires a MBBS degree to practice .
3. Discuss the significance of fundamental duties in promoting
national unity and integrity.
Answer: a)The Fundamental Duties create a sense of sharing among the
citizens.
b) These duties inculcate the civics responsibility towards towards our nation
c) The citizens of India learn to perform their duties and allow others to enjoy
their Fundamental Rights, thus creates harmony in society.
d) These duties creates a sense of nationality and people think about the
national development and functions accordingly.
