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UNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
Question 1.
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer:
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Question 2.
On which day was the Indian Constitution adopted?
(a) 15 August 1947
(b) 9 December 1946
(c) 26 January 1950
(d) 26 November 1949
Answer:
(d) 26 November 1949
Question 3.
What is the highest court in India that protects the Constitution?
(a) High Court
(b) Supreme Court
(c) District Court
(d) Civil Court
Answer:
(b) Supreme Court
Question 4.
The Constitution of India came into effect on:
(a) 15 August 1947
(b) 9 December 1946
(c) 26 January 1950
(d) 2 October 1950
Answer:
(c) 26 January 1950
Question 5.
Which part of the Constitution outlines the Fundamental Duties?
(a) Parti
(b) Part IV-A
(c) Part VI
(d) Part II
Answer:
(b) Part IV-A
Question 6.
The Indian Constitution has how many parts today?
(a) 20
(b) 22
(c) 25
(d) 12
Answer:
(c) 25
Question 7.
Which amendment added the Panchayati Raj system to the Constitution?
(a) 44th
(b) 52nd
(c) 61st
(d) 73rd
Answer:
(d) 73rd
Question 8.
Which value is not mentioned in the Preamble?
(a) Liberty
(b) Equality
(c) Fraternity
(d) Prosperity
Answer:
(d) Prosperity
Question 9.
Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) B.N. Rau
(c) Sardar Patel
(d) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer:
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Question 10.
Which country’s constitution inspired India’s Directive Principles of State Policy?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) Ireland
(d) UK
Answer:
(c) Ireland
1. Right to Equality (Articles 14 – 18)
Article 14 – Equality before law
Article 15 – Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
Article 16 – Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
Article 17 – Abolition of untouchability
Article 18 – Abolition of titles (except military/academic distinctions)
2. Right to Freedom (Articles 19 – 22)
Article 19 – Six freedoms (speech & expression, assembly, association, movement, residence, profession)
Article 20 – Protection in respect of conviction for offences
Article 21 – Protection of life and personal liberty
Article 21A – Right to education (6 to 14 years)
Article 22 – Protection in cases of arrest and detention
3. Right against Exploitation (Articles 23 – 24)
Article 23 – Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
Article 24 – Prohibition of employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines, etc.
4. Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25 – 28)
Article 25 – Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion
Article 26 – Freedom to manage religious affairs
Article 27 – Freedom from paying taxes for promotion of any religion
Article 28 – Freedom from attending religious instruction in certain institutions
5. Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29 – 30)
Article 29 – Protection of interests of minorities
Article 30 – Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
Article 32 – Right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights
Includes writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto
Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)
These are mentioned in Part IVA of the Constitution.
There are 11 Fundamental Duties (originally 10, one added in 2002).
Respect the Constitution, National Flag, and National Anthem
Follow the ideals of our freedom struggle
Protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India
Defend the country and render national service when called
Promote harmony and brotherhood among all people of India
Value and preserve the rich heritage of our culture
Protect and improve the natural environment (forests, lakes, rivers, wildlife)
Develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of inquiry
Safeguard public property and avoid violence
Strive towards excellence in all spheres for the progress of the nation
Provide opportunities for education to children between 6–14 years (added by 86th Amendment, 2002)
How many Fundamental Rights are there in the Indian Constitution?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
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d) 8
Which Article gives “Equality before law”?
a) 12
b) 14
c) 16
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d) 19
Which Article prohibits untouchability?
a) 15
b) 17
c) 18
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d) 20
Right to Freedom is covered under Articles:
a) 14–18
b) 19–22
c) 23–24
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d) 25–28
Which Article gives the Right to Education?
a) 19
b) 21A
c) 32
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d) 30
Right to Constitutional Remedies is in Article:
a) 31
b) 32
c) 33
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d) 35
Which Fundamental Right includes “Freedom of Speech”?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom ✅
c) Right to Education
d) Right to Religion
Abolition of titles is mentioned in Article:
a) 17
b) 18
c) 19
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d) 20
Right against exploitation is under which Articles?
a) 19–22
b) 23–24 ✅
c) 25–28
d) 29–30
Freedom to manage religious affairs is in Article:
a) 25
b) 26
c) 27
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d) 28
Cultural and Educational Rights are in Articles:
a) 14–18
b) 19–22
c) 29–30
d) 32
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a) Article 32
b) Article 21A
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Right to move the Supreme Court is given in:
c) Article 19
d) Article 14
Who called Article 32 the “Heart and Soul” of the Constitution?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
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d) Rajendra Prasad
a) 23
b) 24
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Which Article says that no one shall be forced to work without payment?
c) 25
d) 26
Children under 14 years cannot work in factories because of Article:
a) 19
b) 21
c) 24
d) 29
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Freedom from paying taxes for promoting any religion is in:
a) 26
b) 27
c) 28
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d) 29
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Which Right was removed from Fundamental Rights in 1978?
a) Right to Property
b) Right to Equality
c) Right to Religion
d) Right to Education
Right to Life is mentioned in Article:
a) 19
b) 21
c) 23
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d) 25
Right to assemble peacefully without arms comes under:
a) Article 17
b) Article 19
c) Article 22
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d) Article 30
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Right to choose your profession is under:
a) Article 19(1)(g)
b) Article 21
c) Article 23
d) Article 30
In which year were Fundamental Duties added to the Constitution?
a) 1950
b) 1976
c) 2002
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d) 1980
Fundamental Duties are in which Part of the Constitution?
a) Part III
b) Part IVA
c) Part IV
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d) Part V
Which Article contains Fundamental Duties?
a) 51
b) 51A
c) 52
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d) 50
How many Fundamental Duties are there now?
a) 10
b) 11
c) 12
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d) 9
The duty to protect the environment is mentioned in:
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Fundamental Duties ✅
c) Directive Principles
d) Preamble
a) Fundamental Duties
b) Fundamental Rights
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The duty to respect the National Flag comes under:
c) Directive Principles
d) Fundamental Law
Which Amendment added Fundamental Duties?
a) 44th
b) 42nd
c) 86th
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d) 61st
Providing education to children (6–14 years) is a duty added by which Amendment?
a) 42nd
b) 86th
c) 61st
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d) 44th
The duty to defend the country is for:
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a) Only soldiers
b) All citizens
c) Only police
d) Government servants
a) Maintain peace
b) Promote sports
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The duty to promote harmony among people is to:
c) Help only neighbours
d) Avoid festivals
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The duty to safeguard public property means:
a) Keep it clean
b) Sell it
c) Ignore it
d) Use it for private purpose
Fundamental Duties are inspired from the Constitution of:
a) USA
b) USSR (Russia)
c) UK
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d) Japan
a) Respect traditions
b) Ignore old customs
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Duty to value and preserve the rich heritage of our culture means:
c) Sell monuments
d) Ban festivals
Developing scientific temper is a:
a) Fundamental Right
b) Fundamental Duty ✅
c) Directive Principle
d) None
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Which Fundamental Duty is related to education?
a) Provide education to children 6–14 years
b) Give free books
c) Build schools
d) Ban exams
a) 2002
b) 1976
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The 11th Fundamental Duty was added in:
c) 1992
d) 1989
a) Only Parliament
b) President
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Who can enforce Fundamental Duties?
c) Courts directly
d) People
a) Moral obligations
b) Police rules
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Fundamental Duties are not legally enforceable but are:
c) Business rules
d) Tax rules
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Duty to strive towards excellence means:
a) Improve in all fields
b) Play games
c) Avoid mistakes
d) Only study
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Duty to protect India’s unity and integrity is important because:
a) It keeps the country united
b) It gives more money
c) It helps elections
d) It reduces taxes
