Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
The 'Right against Exploitation' in the Indian Constitution specifically prohibits which of the following? 1. Begar 2. Buying and selling of human beings 3. Employment of children below 14 years in hazardous jobs 4. Employment of women in night shifts
Which report is historically associated with the first explicit demand for a "Bill of Rights" in India?
The abolition of titles under the Right to Equality allows for exceptions in which fields?
In the context of the Right against Exploitation, what does the term "Begar" refer to?
Which of the following powers does the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) NOT possess?
Consider the following statements regarding the concept of a 'Bill of Rights' in a democratic constitution: 1. It prohibits the government from acting against the rights of individuals. 2. It ensures a remedy in case there is a violation of these rights. 3. It protects the rights of an individual only against the actions of the state, not against other individuals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the distinction between Fundamental Rights and ordinary legal rights in India, consider the following statements: 1. Ordinary legal rights are protected by ordinary law, whereas Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution. 2. Ordinary rights can be changed by the legislature through ordinary lawmaking, whereas Fundamental Rights require a Constitutional amendment. 3. The judiciary has the power to declare executive actions illegal if they violate Fundamental Rights, but it cannot do so for legislative actions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following rights: 1. Right to Privacy 2. Right to Healthy Environment 3. Right to Adequate Housing 4. Right to Information Which of the above are explicitly mentioned in the Bill of Rights of the South African Constitution?
The 'Right to Equality' in the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits discrimination in access to public places on which of the following grounds? 1. Religion 2. Race 3. Caste 4. Sex 5. Place of birth
With reference to Article 16(4) of the Indian Constitution regarding reservations, consider the following statements: 1. It is considered a violation of the Right to Equality. 2. It allows the State to make provisions for the reservation of appointments for any backward class of citizens. 3. It is applicable only if the class is not adequately represented in the services under the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which two dimensions of Equality are explicitly mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution?
Regarding the 'Right to Life and Personal Liberty' (Article 21), consider the following statements: 1. No citizen can be denied his or her life except by procedure established by law. 2. The Supreme Court has ruled that this right includes the right to livelihood. 3. This right is suspended automatically during a financial emergency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
If a person is arrested in India, which of the following rights are guaranteed to them under the Constitution? 1. To be informed of the grounds of such arrest. 2. To be defended by a lawyer of their choice. 3. To be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours.
Consider the following statements regarding 'Preventive Detention' in India: 1. It involves arresting a person after they have committed a cognizable offence. 2. It can be extended only for three months unless reviewed by an advisory board. 3. It is a tool used when there is an apprehension that a person may engage in unlawful activity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following rights are provided to ensure a fair trial for an accused person in India? 1. Protection against double jeopardy. 2. Protection against ex-post-facto laws. 3. Protection against self-incrimination.
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Right to Freedom of Religion' in India: 1. It includes the freedom of conscience, meaning one may choose not to follow any religion. 2. The government cannot interfere in religious matters even to root out social evils like sati or bigamy. 3. It includes the right to persuade people to convert from one religion to another. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following grounds can the State use to impose restrictions on the Right to Freedom of Religion? 1. Public Order 2. Morality 3. Health 4. National Security
Under Cultural and Educational Rights, minority status is determined based on which factors?
Which of the following protections are guaranteed to minorities under Cultural and Educational Rights? 1. Right to conserve their distinct language and script. 2. Right to establish and administer educational institutions. 3. Right to receive government aid without discrimination based on their management status.
Which Fundamental Right did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar describe as the "heart and soul of the Constitution"?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Writ) | List II (Description) A. Habeas Corpus | 1. Court orders that an arrested person be presented before it B. Mandamus | 2. Court asks a person under what authority they hold a public office C. Quo Warranto | 3. Court orders a lower court to transfer a pending matter to a higher authority D. Certiorari | 4. Court commands a public official to perform their legal duty
Under which condition is the writ of "Prohibition" issued by a higher court?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): 1. It was established in 1993 by law. 2. It has the power to prosecute those guilty of human rights violations. 3. Its members include former judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which statement correctly describes the legal nature of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
The Directive Principles of State Policy list which of the following? 1. Goals and objectives that society should adopt. 2. Rights that individuals should enjoy apart from Fundamental Rights. 3. Policies that the government should adopt.
What is the current constitutional status of the Right to Education for children in India?
Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A?
With reference to the Right to Property in India, consider the following statements: 1. It was originally a Fundamental Right in the Constitution. 2. The 44th Amendment (1978) removed it from the list of Fundamental Rights. 3. It is currently a simple legal right under Article 300A. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What was the primary constitutional outcome of the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)?
Consider the following pairs regarding the South African Bill of Rights and the Indian Constitution: South African Right | Status in Indian Constitution 1. Right to Privacy | Explicit Fundamental Right 2. Right to Information | Implicit Fundamental Right (Judicial Interpretation) 3. Right to Health Care | Directive Principle / Implicit Right Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
Which writ is issued when the court finds that a public official is not performing their legal duty?
Among the following, which provision represents a Directive Principle rather than a Fundamental Right?
Under the Right to Freedom guaranteed by the Constitution, the freedom to form associations or unions is:
What was the primary argument used by the government to justify the removal of the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right?
The case of Machal Lalung highlights the violation of which aspect of the Right to Life?
Which of the following is considered a "Non-justiciable Right" listed under the Directive Principles?
Which Article of the Constitution guarantees protection of life and personal liberty?
The Supreme Court has interpreted the "Right to Shelter" as an integral part of which Fundamental Right?
What is the literal meaning of the writ "Habeas Corpus"?
Under the protection against self-incrimination, an accused person cannot be compelled to:
The orders issued by the Supreme Court and High Courts for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights are known as:
In which year did the Motilal Nehru Committee demand a Bill of Rights?
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 altered the status of which of the following constitutional provisions?
In which landmark case did the Supreme Court establish the "Basic Structure" doctrine?