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100+ Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy Solved MCQs

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Chapter: Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy
51.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Article 26 of the Constitution of India states that subject to public order, morality and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall have the right
1. to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes.
2. to manage its own affairs in matters of religion.
3. to own and acquire movable and immovable property. [CDS 2008]

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
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52.

Which of the following are among the Fundamental Duties as listed in the Constitution?
I. To preserve the heritage of our composite culture.
II. To abide by the Constitution.
III. To strive for excellence in scientific research to win international fame.
IV. To render national service when called upon to do so.

A. I, II and III
B. l and II
C. I, II and IV
D. II, III and IV
Answer» C. I, II and IV
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53.

The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the idea of:

A. giving more importance to the Fundamental Rights
B. curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities
C. preventing abuse of Fundamental Rights
D. giving more power to the executive
Answer» B. curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities
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54.

The Constitution describes India as a :

A. Federation of States
B. Union of States
C. Confederation of States
D. Unitary State
Answer» B. Union of States
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55.

The 'Union of India' consists of: I. States II. Union Territories III. Acquired Territories

A. l only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I, II and III
Answer» A. l only
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56.

Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India ? [IAS 2006]

A. Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields
B. Agriculture
C. Fisheries
D. Public health
Answer» A. Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields
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57.

Consider the following statements:
1. A person who was born on 26th January, 1951 in Rangoon, whose father was a citizen of India by birth at the time of his birth is deemed to be an Indian citizen by descent.
2. A person who was born on 1st·July, 1988 in Itanagar, whose mother is a citizen of India at the time of his birth but the father was not, is deemed to be a citizen of India by birth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2009]

A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» C. Both I and II
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58.

Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India is correct? [CDS 2011]

A. This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and' therefore universally guarantees education to all citizens of India
B. This right is a child right covering the age group of 6 to 14 years and becomes operational from the year 2015
C. This right has been taken from the British Constitution which was the first Welfare State in the world
D. This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 Years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
Answer» D. This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 Years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
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59.

Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship? [SSC (10+2) 2010]

A. Election Commission
B. President
C. Parliament
D. Parliament and Assemblies
Answer» C. Parliament
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60.

In India the right to "freedom of speech and expression" is restricted on the grounds of
1. the sovereignty and integrity of India.
2. contempt of court.
3. friendly relation with foreign states.
4. protection of minorities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2010]

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 4
Answer» A. 1, 2 and 3
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61.

Which among the following conditions are necessary for the issue of writ of quo warranto?
1. The office must be public and must be created by a Statute or by the Constitution itself.
2. The office must be a substantive one and not merely the function or employment of a servant at the will and during the pleasure of another
3. There has been a contravention of the constitution or a Statutory Instrument, in appointing such person to that office.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2012] Code:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
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62.

Suppose a legislation was passed by the Parliament imposing certain restrictions onnewspapers. These included page ceiling, price and advertisements. The legislation is included in the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution of India. In this context, which one among the following statements is correct? [CDS 2012]

A. The legislation is invalid as it violates the freedom of Press
B. The legislation is valid by virtue of Article 31 B
C. The legislation is invalid as it imposes unreasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) of the Constitution
D. The legislation is valid as the Press is not a citizen under Articles 19 of the Constitution
Answer» C. The legislation is invalid as it imposes unreasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) of the Constitution
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63.

Right to Information is [Asstt Commdt 2011]

A. fundamental right
B. legal right
C. neither fundamental right nor legal right
D. both fundamental right as well as legal Right
Answer» A. fundamental right
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64.

Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in the Constitution of India is/are correct?
1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction.
2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption. 3. They are applicable only to citizens of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011]

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
Answer» D. 3 only
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65.

Which one among the following pairs is no correctly matched? [Asstt Commdt 2011]

A. Power of the Parliament : Creating a new state
B. Power of state legislature : Altering the name of the state
C. Equality before law : Guaranteed to both Indian citizens and noncitizens
D. Equality of opportunity : Guaranteed to only Indian citizens
Answer» B. Power of state legislature : Altering the name of the state
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66.

Which one among the following is not guaranteed by the Constitution of India? [CDS 2011]

A. Freedom to move freely throughout the country
B. Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
C. Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property anywhere in the country
D. Freedom to practice any trade or profession
Answer» C. Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property anywhere in the country
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67.

Which of the following are envisaged as being part of the 'Right against Exploitation' in the Constitution of India?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
2. Abolition of untouchability.
3. Protection of the interests of the minorities.
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011]

A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 1 and 4
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68.

The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to [CDS 2011]

A. lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels
B. implement Gandhiji's idea for a decentralized state
C. check the use of arbitrary powers by the government
D. promote welfare of the backward sections of the society
Answer» A. lay down positive instructions which would guide State Policy at all levels
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69.

In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy? [CPO SI 2010]

A. Golaknath Case
B. Keshavananda Bharti Case
C. Minerva Mills Case
D. All the above cases
Answer» A. Golaknath Case
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70.

Which of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non-citizens? [BPSC 2011]

A. Right to constitutional remedies
B. Freedom to speech
C. Freedom to move and settle in any part of the country
D. Freedom to acquire property
Answer» B. Freedom to speech
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71.

Which one of the following is a human right as well as a fundamental right under the Constitution of India? [BPSC 2011]

A. Right to Information
B. Right to Work
C. Right to Education
D. Right to Housing
Answer» C. Right to Education
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72.

Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? [CSAT 2011]

A. To vote in public elections
B. To develop the scientific temper
C. To safeguard public property
D. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
Answer» A. To vote in public elections
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73.

A government is federal or unitary on the basis of relations between the:

A. three organs of government
B. Centre and States
C. Legislature and the Executive
D. Constitution and the States
Answer» B. Centre and States
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74.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The territory of the units of the Indian federation may be altered by Parliament by a simple majority.
2. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before Parliament redistributes its territory.
3. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing in Parliament a Bill on redistributing territory of any State.
4. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.

A. I only
B. I and II
C. I, II and IV
D. I and III
Answer» D. I and III
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75.

Regarding equality before law, the Indian Constitution makes exceptions in the case of:

A. the President or a Governor
B. foreign sovereigns only
C. the President only
D. None
Answer» A. the President or a Governor
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76.

Censorship of the press:

A. is prohibited by the Constitution
B. has to be judged by the test of reasonableness
C. is a restriction on the freedom of the press mentioned in Article 19
D. is specified in Article 31 of the Constitution
Answer» B. has to be judged by the test of reasonableness
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77.

Freedom of speech and expression are restricted in the Constitution on grounds of I. defamation II. contempt of court III. protecting a scheduled tribe IV. friendly relations with foreign states

A. I, II and III
B. II, III and IV
C. I and IV
D. I, II and IV
Answer» D. I, II and IV
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78.

The right against exploitation prohibits children:

A. below 14 years of age from employment in family businesses
B. below 14 years of age from being employed in hazardous occupations
C. below 14 years from working on family farms
D. from doing all the above
Answer» B. below 14 years of age from being employed in hazardous occupations
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79.

Which of the following comes under Right to Equality? 1. Non-discrimination by State on grounds of religion or race. 2. Equal protection of the laws. 3. Equal pay for equal work. 4. Equality of opportunity in matters of employment under the State.

A. I, II and III
B. II, III and IV
C. II and IV
D. I, II and IV
Answer» D. I, II and IV
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80.

Which of the following can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens?

A. Supreme Court
B. Parliament
C. President on the advice of the Council of Ministers
D. None of these; the restrictions have already been included in the Constitution
Answer» B. Parliament
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81.

The right to constitutional remedies in India is a vailable to :

A. citizens of India only
B. all persons in case of infringement of any fundamental right
C. any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons
D. an aggrieved individual alone
Answer» B. all persons in case of infringement of any fundamental right
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82.

Which of the following rights are available to Indian citizens as well as foreigners residing in Indian territory ?
I. Cultural and Educational Rights.
II. Right to Freedom of religion.
III. Right against discrimination by the State on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
IV. Right to personal liberty.

A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. II and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» C. II and IV
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83.

Which of the following factors do not Explain why the rights included in Part III of the Constitution are called 'fundamental' ? I. They are equally available to citizens and aliens. II. They are superior to ordinary law III. They are fundamental for governing the country. IV. They are not absolute.

A. II and IV
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. III and IV
Answer» C. I, III and IV
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84.

The Fundamental Right to ____ has been deleted by the ___ Amendment Act.

A. form associations; 44th
B. property; 44th
C. against exploitation; 42nd
D. private property; 42nd
Answer» B. property; 44th
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85.

Which statement/s is/are not correct regarding the Fundamental Rights? I. Some of these rights are not available to the Armed Forces. II. They are automatically suspended when any emergency is proclaimed by the President. III. The President alone can decide upon modifying their application to the Armed Forces. IV. They cannot be amended as they form a basic feature of the Constitution

A. I and II
B. II, III and IV
C. I and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» B. II, III and IV
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86.

Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment’? [IAS 2004]

A. Article 24
B. Article 45
C. Article 330
D. Article 368
Answer» A. Article 24
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87.

Consider the following statements:
1. The Article 20 of the Constitution of India lays down that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
2. The Article 21 of the Constitution of India states that no person can be convicted for any offence except for the violation of law in force at the time of the commission of the act charged as an offence.
Which of these statements is/are correct? [CDS 2004]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
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88.

Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive is enjoined by :

A. Preamble
B. Directive Principle
C. Seventh Schedule
D. Judicial Decision
Answer» B. Directive Principle
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89.

Which Article of the Constitution envisages free and compulsory education for children upto the age of 14 years? [Railways 1993]

A. Article 45
B. Article 19
C. Article 29
D. Article 32
Answer» A. Article 45
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90.

Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A. Part III
B. Part IV
C. Part V
D. Part II
Answer» B. Part IV
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91.

Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of the State Policy? [CBI 1993]

A. To raise the level of nutrition
B. To develop the scientific temper
C. To promote economic interests of weaker sections
D. To separate the Judiciary from the Executive
Answer» B. To develop the scientific temper
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92.

Which of the following Directive Principles is based on Gandhian ideology?

A. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
B. Uniform civil code for all citizens
C. Separation of Judiciary from Executive
D. Promotion of cottage industries
Answer» D. Promotion of cottage industries
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93.

Which of the following cannot be termed 'Gandhian' among the Directive Principles?

A. Prevention of cow slaughter
B. Promotion of cottage industries
C. Establishment of village panchayats
D. Uniform civil code for the country
Answer» D. Uniform civil code for the country
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94.

Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part IV? I. Equal pay for equal work. II. Uniform civil code. III. Small family norm IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level.

A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» B. I and II
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95.

Which of the following were added to the Directive Principles by amendments to the Constitution?
I. To protect and improve the environment and safeguard wild life.
II. Right of workers to participate in management of industries.
III. Right to work
IV. To protect and maintain places of historic interest.

A. I and III
B. II and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. I and II
Answer» D. I and II
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96.

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of theConstitution of India? [IAS 2004]

A. It contains the scheme of the distribution of power between the Union and the States
B. It contains the language listed in the Constitution
C. It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
D. It allocates seats in the Council of States
Answer» D. It allocates seats in the Council of States
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97.

The Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution:

A. contains provrsions relating to elections to Panchayats
B. contains subjects over which Municipalities may have control
C. contains recommendations relating to establishment of State Finance Commission
D. was added by the 73rd Amendment Act
Answer» B. contains subjects over which Municipalities may have control
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98.

The Ninth Schedule was added by the ______ Amendment.

A. First
B. Ninth
C. Thirty-fifth
D. Thirty-sixth
Answer» A. First
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99.

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is mentioned in the: [Asstt Comm 2008]

A. Preamble to the Constitution
B. Directive Principles of State Policy
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Ninth Schedule
Answer» B. Directive Principles of State Policy
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100.

Which language is not recognised in the 8th Schedule though it is an official language of a State?

A. English
B. Sindhi
C. Sanskrit
D. Kashmiri
Answer» A. English
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