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

in Indian Polity and Constitution

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .

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1.	Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rights granted? [Railways 1995]
A.	Article 29 and 31
B.	Article 29 and 32
C.	Article 29 and 30
D.	Article 30 and 31
Answer» C. Article 29 and 30

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2.	Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?
A.	Freedom of speech and expression
B.	Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
C.	Freedom to move freely
D.	Freedom of the press
Answer» D. Freedom of the press

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3.	Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under:
A.	Fundamental Rights
B.	Legal Rights
C.	Constitutional Rights
D.	Natural Rights
Answer» A. Fundamental Rights

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4.	If an Indian citizen is denied a public office because of his religion, which of the following Fundamental Rights is denied to him? [Asstt Grade 1994]
A.	Right to Freedom
B.	Right to Equality
C.	Right to Freedom of Religion
D.	Right against Exploitation
Answer» B. Right to Equality

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5.	Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 are suspended during emergency caused by:
A.	war or external aggression
B.	failure of constitutional machinery of a State
C.	internal armed rebellion
D.	financial crisis
Answer» A. war or external aggression

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6.	The theory of Fundamental Rights implies: [NDA 1992]
A.	sovereignty of the people
B.	equality of opportunity for all
C.	limited government
D.	equality of all before law
Answer» C. limited government

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7.	Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc. (Article 15 of the Constitution of India) is a Fundamental Right classifiable under: [IAS 1995]
A.	the Right to Freedom of Religion
B.	the Right against Exploitation
C.	the Cultural and Educational Rights
D.	the Right to Equality
Answer» D. the Right to Equality

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8.	Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented :
A.	in the Supreme Court only
B.	in the High Court only
C.	either in the Supreme Court or in the High Court
D.	first in the Supreme Court and then in the High Court
Answer» C. either in the Supreme Court or in the High Court

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9.	Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? [IAS 2008] 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only

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10.	Indian Constitution recognises minorities on the basis of:
A.	religion
B.	caste
C.	population
D.	colour
Answer» A. religion

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11.	The Fundamental individual are:
A.	limited to the State action only
B.	meant to protect persons against the conduct of private persons
C.	meant to protect persons against the police action
D.	All of the above are correct
Answer» D. All of the above are correct

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12.	Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of law to :
A.	all persons living within the territory of India
B.	all Indian citizens living in India
C.	all persons domiciled in India
D.	all persons natural as well as artificial
Answer» A. all persons living within the territory of India

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13.	Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States? [IAS 2008]
A.	Third
B.	Fifth
C.	Seventh
D.	Ninth
Answer» B. Fifth

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14.	Untouchability is abolished and its practice is punishable according to :
A.	Article 15
B.	Article 16
C.	Article 17
D.	Article 15(4)
Answer» C. Article 17

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15.	Which one is not correctly matched?
A.	Freedom of speech and expression - Include freedom of press
B.	Freedom of conscience - Include right to wear and carry kirpans by Sikhs
C.	Right to Personal liberty - Include right to carry on any trade or business
D.	Right to Equality - Include principles of natural justice
Answer» C. Right to Personal liberty - Include right to carry on any trade or business

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16.	As far as Armed Forces are concerned, the fundamental rights· granted under Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution are:
A.	not available at all
B.	available to armed forces but not to other forces
C.	available only at the discretion of the chief of army staff
D.	available only according to law made by Parliament
Answer» D. available only according to law made by Parliament

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17.	Right to education is a fundamental right emanating from right to :
A.	freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 (1) (a)
B.	culture and education under Articles 29 and 30
C.	life and personal liberty under Article 21
D.	equality before law and equal protection of law under Article 14
Answer» C. life and personal liberty under Article 21

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18.	The Constitution names our country as :
A.	Bharat
B.	India, that is Bharat
C.	Hindustan
D.	Aryavarta
Answer» B. India, that is Bharat

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19.	The Constitution provides that Hindi shall be:
A.	the national language of India
B.	the language of communication between the State Governments
C.	the official language of the Union of India
D.	the language of communication between the Union Government and the State Governments
Answer» C. the official language of the Union of India

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20.	What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine? [Delhi Police 1994]
A.	12 years
B.	14 years
C.	16 years
D.	18 years
Answer» B. 14 years

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21.	Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?
A.	Birth
B.	Acquiring property
C.	Descent
D.	Naturalisation
Answer» B. Acquiring property

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22.	Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship? [Asstt Grade 1992]
A.	Parliament
B.	State Legislatures
C.	President
D.	Attorney General
Answer» A. Parliament

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23.	Which of the following statements regarding the acquisition of Indian citizenship is correct ?
A.	If citizenship is to be acquired by registration, six months residence in India is essential.
B.	If citizenship is to be acquired by naturalisation the person concerned must have resided in India for 5 years.
C.	If born in India, only that person can acquire citizenship at least one of whose parents is an Indian.
D.	Rules regarding the citizenship of India shall not be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir.
Answer» C. If born in India, only that person can acquire citizenship at least one of whose parents is an Indian.

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24.	According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, Indian citizenship cannot be acquired by:
A.	children of the diplomatic personnel or alien enemies born in India on or after 26th January, 1950
B.	children born of Indian citizens abroad
C.	incorporation of territory not forming part of India at the commencement of the Constitution
D.	naturalization
Answer» A. children of the diplomatic personnel or alien enemies born in India on or after 26th January, 1950

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25.	Citizenship provisions are enshrined in the Constitution in :
A.	Part II
B.	Part II, Articles 5-11
C.	Part II, Articles 5-6
D.	Part I, Articles 5-11
Answer» B. Part II, Articles 5-11

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26.	Which of the following Articles describes about the person voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign state not to be citizens?
A.	Article 5
B.	Article 7
C.	Article 8
D.	Article 9
Answer» D. Article 9

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27.	Article 6 enshrines the provision conferring Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. Which one of the following provisions is incorrect?
A.	He or either of his parents or any of his grand-parents was born in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935
B.	Such person has so migrated before 19 July, 1948
C.	Such person has so migrated on or after the 19 July, 1948, he has been registered as a citizen
D.	Such person has got married in India
Answer» A. He or either of his parents or any of his grand-parents was born in India as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935

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28.	Details on how citizenship may be acquired and terminated are enumerated in:
A.	Part II of the Constitution
B.	the Citizenship Act, 1955
C.	Schedule I of the Constitution
D.	various enactments by Parliament
Answer» B. the Citizenship Act, 1955

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29.	Indian citizenship of a person can be terminated if: 1. a person voluntarily acquires the citizenship of some other country. 2. a person who has become a citizen through registration is sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 10 years within five years of his registration. 3. the Government of India is satisfied that citizenship was obtained by fraud. 4. a person who is a citizen by birth indulges in trade with an enemy country during war.
A.	I and III
B.	I, II and III
C.	I, III and IV
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» C. I, III and IV

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30.	A person can become a citizen of India even if born outside India if his/her:
A.	father is a citizen of India
B.	mother is a citizen of India
C.	father is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth
D.	father or mother is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth
Answer» D. father or mother is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth

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31.	To acquire citizenship by registration a person must have been resident in India for ______ immediately before making an application:
A.	six months
B.	one year
C.	three years
D.	five years
Answer» D. five years

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32.	Which of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as 'The Heart and Soul of the Constitution' ?
A.	Right of Freedom of Religion
B.	Right to Property
C.	Right to Equality
D.	Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer» D. Right to Constitutional Remedies

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33.	Which of the following Fundamental Rights is also available to a foreigner on the soil of India?
A.	Equality of opportunity in the matter of public employment
B.	Freedoms of movement, residence and profession
C.	Protection from discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caste or sex
D.	Protection of life and personal liberty against action without authority of law
Answer» D. Protection of life and personal liberty against action without authority of law

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34.	With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Subject List
A.	Stock Exchange State List
B.	Forest Concurrent List
C.	Insurance Union List
D.	Marriage and Divorce Concurrent List
Answer» A. Stock Exchange State List

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35.	On whom does the Constitution confer special responsibility for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
A.	Parliament
B.	Supreme Court
C.	President
D.	State legislature
Answer» B. Supreme Court

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36.	According to Article 23, the following are prohibited:
A.	traffic in human beings, beggary, slavery and bonded labour
B.	monopoly of trade
C.	sale of incenses
D.	visit to terrorist infected areas
Answer» A. traffic in human beings, beggary, slavery and bonded labour

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37.	Articles 20-22 relate to the fundamental right to life and personal liberty. These rights are available to :s
A.	citizens and non-citizens
B.	natural persons as well as artificial persons
C.	citizen only
D.	all persons who have juristic personality
Answer» A. citizens and non-citizens

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38.	Which one of the following has been dropped from the list of personal freedoms enshrined in Article 19 of the Constitution?
A.	Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
B.	Freedom to acquire, hold and dispose of property
C.	Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country
D.	Freedom to carry on any profession, occupation; trade or business
Answer» B. Freedom to acquire, hold and dispose of property

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39.	Once the proclamation of emergency is made, the right of a citizen to move to the Supreme Court for the enforcement of his fundamental right is suspended by the:
A.	Prime Minister of India
B.	President of India
C.	Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.	Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Answer» B. President of India

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40.	Under Article 368, Parliament has no power to repeal Fundamental Rights because they are:
A.	enshrined in Part III of the Constitution
B.	human rights
C.	transcendental rights
D.	part of bask structure of essential framework of the Constitution
Answer» D. part of bask structure of essential framework of the Constitution

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41.	Which of the following statements is/are not indicative of the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles? I. Directive Principles are aimed at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights are for protecting individuals from State encroachment. II. Fundamental Rights are limitations on State action, while Directive Principles are positive instructions for the Government to work towards a just socioeconomic order. III. Fundamental Rights were included in the original Constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the first Amendment. IV. Fundamental Rights are amendable, but Directive Principles cannot be amended.
A.	I and II
B.	II and III
C.	III and IV
D.	I, II and III
Answer» C. III and IV

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42.	The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on :
A.	the Courts
B.	an effective opposition in Parliament
C.	resources available to the Government
D.	public cooperation
Answer» C. resources available to the Government

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43.	In the Constitution, opportunities for the development of scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform are found in :
A.	Fundamental Rights
B.	Preamble
C.	Fundamental Futies
D.	Directive Principles
Answer» C. Fundamental Futies

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44.	The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were provided by :
A.	an amendment of the Constiution
B.	a judgement of the Supreme Court
C.	an order issued by the President
D.	a Legislation adopted by the Parliament
Answer» A. an amendment of the Constiution

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45.	Which of the following is correct about the Fundamental Duties? I. These are not enforceable. II. They are primarily moral duties. III. They are not related to any legal rights.
A.	I, II and III
B.	I and III
C.	II and III
D.	I and II
Answer» A. I, II and III

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46.	The total number of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution is :
A.	9
B.	10
C.	11
D.	12
Answer» C. 11

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47.	Fundamental duties enacted in Part IV A of the Constitution are:
A.	enforceable duties and Parliament can impose penalties or punishments for the noncompliance
B.	like Directive Principles that : are mandates to people
C.	like Fundamental Rights that are enforceable
D.	no more than meant to create psychological consciousness among the citizens and of education value
Answer» D. no more than meant to create psychological consciousness among the citizens and of education value

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48.	Fundamental duties have been added in the Constitution by 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 in accordance with the recommendations of:
A.	Santhanam Committee
B.	Sarkaria Committee
C.	Swaran Singh Committee
D.	Indira Gandhi Committee
Answer» C. Swaran Singh Committee

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49.	Respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is:
A.	Fundamental Right of every citizen
B.	Fundamental Duty of every citizen
C.	Directive Principle of State policy
D.	ordinary duty of every citizen
Answer» B. Fundamental Duty of every citizen

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50.	The Fundamental Duties: I. were introduced by the 44th Amendment. II. are incorporated in Part Ill-A. III. are not justiciable.
A.	I and II
B.	I and III
C.	II and III
D.	III only
Answer» D. III only

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

Under which Article of the Constitution are the Cultural and Educational Rights granted? [Railways 1995]

Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?

Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under:

If an Indian citizen is denied a public office because of his religion, which of the following Fundamental Rights is denied to him? [Asstt Grade 1994]

Fundamental Freedoms under Article 19 are suspended during emergency caused by:

The theory of Fundamental Rights implies: [NDA 1992]

Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc. (Article 15 of the Constitution of India) is a Fundamental Right classifiable under: [IAS 1995]

Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented :

Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? [IAS 2008] 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.

Indian Constitution recognises minorities on the basis of:

The Fundamental individual are:

Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of law to :

Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States? [IAS 2008]

Untouchability is abolished and its practice is punishable according to :

Which one is not correctly matched?

As far as Armed Forces are concerned, the fundamental rights· granted under Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution are:

Right to education is a fundamental right emanating from right to :

The Constitution names our country as :

The Constitution provides that Hindi shall be:

What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine? [Delhi Police 1994]

Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?

Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian citizenship? [Asstt Grade 1992]

Which of the following statements regarding the acquisition of Indian citizenship is correct ?

According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, Indian citizenship cannot be acquired by:

Citizenship provisions are enshrined in the Constitution in :

Which of the following Articles describes about the person voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign state not to be citizens?

Article 6 enshrines the provision conferring Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan. Which one of the following provisions is incorrect?

Details on how citizenship may be acquired and terminated are enumerated in:

A person can become a citizen of India even if born outside India if his/her:

To acquire citizenship by registration a person must have been resident in India for ______ immediately before making an application:

Which of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as 'The Heart and Soul of the Constitution' ?

Which of the following Fundamental Rights is also available to a foreigner on the soil of India?

With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Subject List

On whom does the Constitution confer special responsibility for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

According to Article 23, the following are prohibited:

Articles 20-22 relate to the fundamental right to life and personal liberty. These rights are available to :s

Which one of the following has been dropped from the list of personal freedoms enshrined in Article 19 of the Constitution?

Once the proclamation of emergency is made, the right of a citizen to move to the Supreme Court for the enforcement of his fundamental right is suspended by the:

Under Article 368, Parliament has no power to repeal Fundamental Rights because they are:

The enforcement of Directive Principles depends most on :

In the Constitution, opportunities for the development of scientific temper, humanism and spirit of inquiry and reform are found in :

The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were provided by :

Which of the following is correct about the Fundamental Duties? I. These are not enforceable. II. They are primarily moral duties. III. They are not related to any legal rights.

The total number of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution is :

Fundamental duties enacted in Part IV A of the Constitution are:

Fundamental duties have been added in the Constitution by 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 in accordance with the recommendations of:

Respect for the National Flag and National Anthem is:

The Fundamental Duties: I. were introduced by the 44th Amendment. II. are incorporated in Part Ill-A. III. are not justiciable.

Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? [IAS 2008]
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health.